Rigid Boundaries
Are people with rigid boundary styles trusting of others?
NO! People with rigid boundary styles are very untrusting of other people.
What are Emotional boundaries?
Boundaries associated with a persons feelings and emotions.
How do people with healthy boundary styles share information?
People with healthy boundary styles share personal information when it is appropriate.
What is an example of a Emotional boundary violation?
Criticizing, belittling, or invalidating another persons feelings.
How do people with porous boundary styles share personal information?
People with porous boundary styles tend to over share personal information.
How do people with rigid boundary styles manage conflict?
People with rigid boundary styles avoid conflict by pushing other people away.
What is a Physical boundary?
Personal Space & Physical Touch
Are people with healthy boundary styles trusting of others?
Yes/No - people with healthy boundary styles take time to build trust with other people.
What is an example of a material boundary violation?
Taking or damaging ones personal possessions, being pressured to give/share/lend personal possessions.
Are people with porous boundary styles trusting of others?
YES! People with porous boundary styles are overly trusting of other people, including strangers.
How do people with rigid boundary styles share personal information?
People with rigid boundary styles tend to be guarded with sharing personal information.
What do Material boundaries refer to?
Objects and personal posessions.
Example: Money or car
What communication style does a person with healthy boundaries typically have?
Assertive - expresses thoughts and feelings directly and respectfully while standing up for oneself.
What is an example of a sexual boundary violation?
How do people with porous boundary styles communicate saying "no"?
People with porous boundary styles have a hard time saying "no" to others.
How do people with rigid boundary styles communicate saying "no"?
People with rigid boundary styles say "no" to others most of the time.
What do Time boundaries refer to?
How a person utilizes their time.
How do people with healthy boundary styles manage conflict?
People with healthy boundary styles are able to accept conflict as a normal part of life.
What is an example of a physical boundary violation?
Any invasion of physical personal space. Ex: unwanted touch, rummaging through someones bedroom).
How do people with porous boundary styles manage conflict?
People with porous boundary styles avoid conflict by giving in to others. Ex: peer pressure, people pleasing.
What communication style does a person with a rigid boundary style typically have?
Aggressive - confrontational, controlling, and hostile interactions with others.
What do Intellectual boundaries refer to?
Thoughts and ideas.
How do people with healthy boundary styles communicate saying "no"?
People with healthy boundary styles are able to say "no" when needed.
What is an example of a time boundary violation?
Disrespecting agreed upon time limits that devalue another person's time.
What communication style does a person with a porous boundary style typically have?
Passive - Avoids expressing feeling, prioritizes the needs of others over their own.