Respecting Boundaries
Green Flag or Red Flag: Checks whether or not I am available before calling me.
green flag
Give two ways to make friends
Smile and say hello, find the same interests, listen and ask questions, spend time together
True or False: The ability to recognize your own emotions and those of others is an important social skill.
true
Respectfully saying “no”, communicating needs and preferences using phrases like “too close” and “give me some space”) are examples of:
setting boundaries
What is a "friend"?
A friend is someone you like to talk to and spend time with. They are someone you care about and can rely on when you feel sad.
Two people seeing the same thing but interpreting them differently is an example of.
perspective taking
True or False: Setting boundaries in friendship can only be applied to my in-person friends.
false
You are at a playground and you saw a student who was wearing a limited pair of sneakers that you have been wanting to get for a long time. What would you say to the student?
Greeting the student, asking his name, saying your name, commenting on the shoes, or any phrase to start a conversation
True or False: You can tell that a person is feeling certain emotions by just looking at his facial expression, body posture, or gestures.
true
They are like an invisible line that makes us feel physically or emotionally comfortable, safe, and protected.
boundary
All of these are ways to manage conflict with friends, except: (a) Being honest by discussing differences of opinions with your friend (b) Apologize for your part in the conflict but blame yourself (c) Avoid old disagreements that may aggravate the current conflict
(b) Apologize for your part in the conflict but blame yourself
When you feel challenging emotions, or things that do not go your way, what is one way you can get back on track?
Use coping strategy, pause and try again, or other variations
Give one boundary you can set for online friendships.
Establish clear expectations; Never share private and personal information, Respect offline life, Respect each other’s’ differences; Recognize unhealthy friendships
What are three attributes of a “bad friend”?
Tells your secrets to other people; Does not listen to your problems; Get jealous of your achievements; Lies to you; Never admits or apologizes for anything they did wrong, or any variation
The “Traffic Light of Emotions” has three components: Red Light, Yellow Light, and Green Light. Provide an example of each.
Red light – negative emotions like anger, fear, anxiety, sadness, jealousy; Yellow Light – manageable emotions like frustration, disappointment, worry; Green Light – positive emotions like happiness, love, pride, surprise