Types of Boundaries
This boundary protects your personal space
What is a physical boundary?
Saying “yes” when you mean “no”
What is an unhealthy boundary?
“I feel ___ when ___ because ___”
What is an assertive statement?
Someone ignores your “no”
What is a boundary violation?
The ability to make your own choices
What is empowerment?
This boundary helps manage your time and energy
What is a time boundary?
Clearly communicating your needs
What is a healthy boundary?
This style is direct, respectful, and clear
What is assertive communication?
Making you feel guilty for setting limits
What is manipulation?
Saying no without guilt
What is self-empowerment?
This boundary protects your thoughts and feelings
What is an emotional boundary?
Avoiding conflict at all costs
What is a passive/unhealthy boundary?
This style avoids expressing needs
What is passive communication?
Repeatedly crossing limits after being told
What is disrespect for boundaries?
Believing your needs matter
What is self-worth?
This boundary relates to beliefs, values, and morals
What is a spiritual boundary?
Respecting others while honoring yourself
What is a healthy boundary?
This style is forceful and disrespectful
What is aggressive communication?
Pressuring you into uncomfortable situations
What is coercion?
Taking responsibility for your actions, not others’
What is healthy control?
This boundary is violated when someone pressures you to use substances
What is a personal/recovery boundary?
Letting others control your decisions
What is weak/porous boundaries?
I need space right now, I’ll talk later”
What is setting a boundary assertively?
Making you responsible for their emotions
What is emotional manipulation?
Using boundaries to protect recovery
What is relapse prevention through empowerment?