DBT
Boundaries
Boundaries in Real Life
Using your Skills
Bonus
100

What is one activity you can do to be mindful?

Meditation, Art, Walking, Breathing, (and many more)

100

What IS a boundary?

A rule that you set for yourself, about how other people treat you

100

You are feeling very upset and want to talk about it. Name 1 person you can talk to BESIDES your parents. Why?

A close friend, family member, teacher. These are people closer to your inner circle that you can talk to about feelings.

100

What does STOP stand for?

STOP

Take a Step Back

Observe 

Proceed (Mindfully)

100

Name three ACE staff members 

Great job!

200

What does it mean to think "Dialectically ?

Accepting that two different/opposite things can be true at one time


200

True or False? Every person has the same personal boundaries. 

FALSE

200

You and the person sitting next to you in class both get A's on your math tests. He wants to give you a high five. Is this ok? Why? 

Yes! High five's are an appropriate way to show excitement/happiness with friends/peers

200

What is DEARMAN used for? (hint: 2 reasons)

Saying no & getting your needs met

200

What is a solar eclipse?

When the moon passes the sun and earth, blocking the sun (causing it to get dark during the day)

300

What is Interpersonal Effectiveness?

Being effective in your relationships

- being able to get your needs met

-keep self respect

-be able to listen to the needs of others 

-maintain and follow boundaries 

300

Give two examples of material boundaries:

  • What you feel comfortable letting someone borrow
  • Telling someone you don’t want them to damage your belongings.
  • Limits on time (your time is valuable)
  • Limits on favors/services/labor
  • Letting someone use your phone/or not letting them
  • Letting or not letting someone borrow money
300

You see a boy fall off his bike in the park. He starts to cry. Is it ok to give him a hug? Why/why not?

No. this would be breaking a boundary because you do not know this person. What could you do instead?

300

Name two coping skills

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Great job!

300

Name three states

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Correct!

400

Dialectical thinking: 

Your teacher says "After class, I need to talk to you". What are TWO different reasons this might be happening?

-You are in trouble

-You did very well and are getting something

-The office called for you 

400

Give two examples of physical boundaries

How close someone can be to you, who you are okay with touching you, who you are okay with getting hugs from, (and many more...)

400

Your acquaintance asks to borrow your cell phone. You do NOT feel comfortable letting them borrow it. What should you do? 

NOT let them borrow it! Give them another way to solve their problem 

400

What are TWO different breathing exercises?

Counting to 10

Slow breaths (in through nose, out through mouth)

Box breath

Birthday candle breath

...

and more!

400

What planet in our solar system has a ring?

Saturn

500

Dialectical Thinking: You walk by a group of kids in the cafeteria, and they start laughing. What are two different reasons this might be happening?

-They are laughing at you

-They are laughing at something else

500

What are some examples of Personal Information?

  • Name
  • Address
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Religion
  • Age
  • Health care history including information on:
  •  physical/mental disability
  • Your background, past experiences
500

You invited a friend over for the evening, but now it’s getting late. You would like to get ready for bed, but your friend seems unaware of how late it is. What can you say to them?

"Thank you for coming over, but now I need some time to myself"

"I had fun, but now it is time for you to go home"

-Etc!

500

What is the difference between being WILLING and WILLFUL?

Being willing, open, able to try something

vs

Being stubborn, angry, not able to change

500

What does Accountability mean?

Accepting responsibility for something