Types of Boundaries
What is the definition of emotional boundaries? What is an example of Unhealthy emotional boundaries?
What is protect our feelings, thoughts, and mental well-being.
Using guilt to get what you want.
Threatening to end a relationship to control someone.
Making someone feel responsible for your happiness.
Sharing someone's secrets to embarrass them.
Becoming angry when someone establishes a limit.
Give an example of bad personal boundaries.
pushing, hitting, touching without permission, etc
What's an example of how to avoid crossing boundaries?
•Respect Each Other
•Have Common Interests
•Stand Up for Yourself
•Have a Personal Life
•Settle Disagreements Peacefully
This two-letter word is important to use when someone asks you to do something thatmakes you uncomfortable.
What is NO?
Why are boundaries created?
Boundaries are created to set limits on what you will and won't accept.
What are a few examples of Healthy Physical boundaries?
Asking permission before touching someone.
Respecting personal space.
Not touching someone without consent.
Understanding that people have different comfort levels.
Respecting someone's decision to stop physical contact.
This is something you should be doing FIRST, before ever putting your hands on somebody...for any reason.
What is asking for permission?
What are ways to cross boundaries?
•Verbal Abuse (insulting, name calling, etc.)
•Physical Abuse (Pushing, shoving, hitting, kicking, etc.)
•Controlling Behavior (Keeping someone isolated, wanting to know where they are at all times)
•Threats (causing fear to make someone comply)
•Blame or Shame (Making excuses for their behavior or blaming yourself)
When you respect someone's boundaries, even when you disagree with them,you demonstrate this important quality.
What is respect and understanding?
Why is it good to know someone's boundaries?
Boundaries are good to be aware of because if you respect the boundaries, you could gain trust, freedom, and responsibility.
What are some examples of Sexual boundaries?
True or False: It is a good idea to walk through the middle of two people talking?
False
A friend keeps hugging you even after you ask her to stop. What should happen next?
What is Keep it brief, Drop the anger, and Follow through?
How do you respect others' boundaries?
Communicate clearly.
Pay attention to non-verbal cues.
Accept no as an answer.
Don’t take it personally. x2
Why are boundaries important?
•Boundaries provide a sense of comfort
•Boundaries provide a sense of security
ØBuild confidence and self-respect.
ØHelp prevent misunderstandings and harmful situations.
Teach us to respect other people's feelings and choices.
What are social boundaries?
It help us maintain healthy relationships with friends, family, classmates, and other people.
How to let someone know they are in your personal space?
Telling them you don't like how close they are to you and you would like if they stayed out of your personal space.
What are two types of body cues that can happen when someone crosses your boundaries?
Feeling tense.
Wanting to move away.
Feeling anxious or uncomfortable.
Feeling frozen or unable to respond.
When someone tells you they don't want a hug, you should do this instead of forcing physical contact.
What is respect their choice?
Why are boundaries set into place?
Boundaries are set to show people what you will or will not deal with.
What's the difference between Healthy boundaries, and Unhealthy boundaries?
healthy boundaries protect and respect the emotional, physical, and mental well-being of both people even when upset, while unhealthy boundaries either fail to protect you (letting others cross the line) or are used to control someone else.
True of False? Every person has the same personal boundaries?
False
What would be a proper response if someone crosses one of your boundaries?
Recognize the warning sign.
Create distance if possible.
Communicate your boundary when safe.
Seek help from a trusted adult.
When someone communicates what they are comfortable or uncomfortable with, this healthycommunication skill helps others understand their limits.
What is setting boundaries?
What is a boundary that everyone knows not to cross?
unwanted physical touch or assault.