Understanding boundaries
This communication term describes the ability to say "no" without feeling guilty.
What is assertiveness?
Emotional boundaries help regulate your...
What is emotional balance, protecting your emotional space, and preventing 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 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...give an example
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 loose boundaries?
Name one type of boundary that involves physical space.
What is a physical boundary?
What does setting a boundary with someone sound like?
Examples:
"Don't go into my desk or locker without permission"
"Please stay out of my space/bubble"
"I don't like public affection"
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 based on two factors.
What are personal preferences and what makes me comfortable?
The differences between rigid, loose, and healthy boundaries.
rigid - strict (black and white)
Not Flexible
Walls are up high
No Exceptions
Loose
Lines are blurred or don’t exist
Walls are low
Passive
healthy - balanced and enforced
Able to adjust boundaries based on relationships
Can say ‘no’ without feeling guilty
Does not accept abuse or negative treatment, stands up for themselves
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 loose 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?
Someone is upset that you set a boundary. The boundary could be that you are friends with
everyone and your friend wants you to only be their friend. How do you maintain this boundary.
What is consistency in the messaging that you share your time with everyone and if they are
unhappy and uncomfortable then maybe you can hang out a different time.
Does not compromise values for other people.
What are healthy boundaries?