One might feel this when entering into a new treatment group or community or when wearing clothes that don't fit.
What is Uncomfortable.
Children may be made to do this and adults may take this when feeling angry or upset.
What is a time-out.
This type of boundary might be violated if someone does not maintain social distancing.
What is physical boundary.
Not getting enough of THIS can impact my mood, decision making, digestive and immune system.
What is sleep.
This is sometimes referred to as the 'pleasure' neurotransmitter because of its effects when released.
What is dopamine.
A feeling of accomplishment one might feel after presenting a challenging assignment.
What is proud.
We can do this with intention to help manage emotions, otherwise, we just do this anyways every day.
What is breathing.
I might have this type of boundary if I tell everyone everything about me before getting to know them.
What is porous boundaries.
A word that means seeing something in a different light or view.
What is perspective.
We might experience a surge of this during stressful or frightening situations.
What is adrenaline.
A feeling someone may experience when their schedule is unbalanced and demanding.
What is overwhelmed.
We learned the breathing exercise of 4 - 4 - 6 to help manage this emotion.
What is anger.
I might be violating this boundary if I do not return things I borrowed from someone.
What is material boundary.
Opposite of isolation.
What is connection.
Neurotransmitters are also referred to as 'chemical ___________.'
What are 'chemical messengers.'
A common feeling response given when things are okay.
What is relaxed or content.
This object can be a useful tool to express our feelings in secrecy.
What is a journal or diary.
This boundary is violated when I let a caller know that I do not have the time to talk yet they continue talking keeping me on the phone for long period of time.
What is time boundary.
Some people have many of these and others have none; having one of these will help in times of boredom. Some people look forward to doing this in retirement.
What are hobbies.
Exercise can promote the release of this. This chemical can also help reduce pain.
What are endorphins.
An emotion a therapist expresses when a client learns a new skill.
What is EXCITED or EXCITEMENT!!!
We can de-stress by warming up doing this activity.
What is exercising.
My boundary might be _________ if I avoid forming close relationships with others, am protective of my personal information, and am unlikely to ask others for help.
What is rigid.
Doing this daily can help you feel better about yourself inside and out, and is also a way to quiet growling.
I may be deficient in this if I feel depressed; If I have an adequate amount of this, I might feel happy and well rested.
What is serotonin.