Understanding boundaries
This term describes the ability to say "no" without feeling guilty.
What is assertiveness?
Emotional boundaries help regulate your...
What is emotional balance, protect your emotional space, and prevent feeling overwhelmed by others' emotions?
The communication style that would be most effective for setting boundaries.
What is assertive communication?
Common signs or feelings that show your boundaries are being violated.
What are feelings of being uncomfortable, stressed, or violated; noticing patterns of disrespect?
Has few close relationships and is protective of personal information.
What are rigid boundaries?
Define boundary.
Boundaries are the lines and limits you create between yourself and other people. They allow you to define what is acceptable and healthy for you in your relationships. The boundaries you communicate and maintain can protect you both physically and psychologically.
A boundary violation occurs when...
What is someone disregards or crosses another person's limits without permission. Example: Sharing personal information about someone else without consent.
Non-verbal cues that can communicate boundaries.
What is body language (e.g., stepping back, avoiding prolonged eye contact)?
Name one strategy for dealing with boundary violations in relationships.
What is communication, setting clear consequences, seeking mediation?
Fears being rejected if they do not do what others want them to do.
What are grey boundaries?
Name one type of boundary that involves physical space.
What is a physical boundary?
A boundary someone sets at the TLC.
"Don't go into my purse without asking"
'Don't sit that close to me"
"Don't talk about my family life, it's not your business"
Name a technique for setting boundaries assertively but respectfully.
What is using "I" statements ("I feel uncomfortable when...")
What is setting clear consequences ("If then statements" such as "If you continue to cross my boundaries then I can no longer be your friend")
The difference between healthy compromise and boundary compromise.
What is healthy compromise respects individual limits and values, and boundary compromise sacrifices personal well-being?
Accepting when others say "no" to them.
What are healthy boundaries?
Boundaries should be set based on two factors.
What are personal preferences and what makes me comfortable?
The differences between rigid, grey, and healthy boundaries.
rigid - strict (black and white)
grey - flexible
healthy - balanced and enforced
A way someone can reinforce boundaries once they've been set.
What is reinforcing verbally and through consistent actions?
The role empathy plays in respecting others' boundaries.
What is empathy helps individuals understand others' perspectives and adjust their behaviors accordingly?
This person refuses to tell anyone "No!"
What are grey boundaries?
The purpose of setting healthy boundaries in relationships.
What is to protect personal well-being, maintain healthy relationships, and foster mutual respect and trust?
Ways to maintain boundaries in a healthy and assertive way.
What is clear communication, consistency, assertiveness, and by respecting the boundaries of others (treating others how you want to be treated)?
The reason self-awareness is important in maintaining healthy boundaries.
What is self-awareness helps individuals understand their needs and limits, enabling them to communicate boundaries effectively?
A way cultural differences impact the perception and setting of boundaries.
What is they influence how individuals perceive and enforce boundaries?
Does not compromise values for other people.
What are healthy boundaries?