Boundaries in Movies
In this movie, a clownfish parent learns to let their child explore the ocean reef instead of keeping them safe at home all the time.
What is Finding Nemo
This type of boundary protects your body and personal space, like asking before hugging.
What is a physical boundary
This means standing up for yourself while still being kind to others.
In a healthy relationship, both people feel safe to say this word and have it honored.
What is "no"
In unhealthy relationships, a person may ignore or cross these
What are boundaries
In this movie, a young princess and her mother argue about choices, but eventually they learn to understand and respect each other’s feelings.
What is Brave
This type of boundary involves your feelings and choosing what emotions you share.
What is an emotional boundary
This happens when someone ignores clear limits and keeps pushing anyway.
What is boundary-crossing
This is when people listen to each other’s feelings and treat one another kindly.
What is respect
These are warning signs that tell us something might not be safe, healthy, or okay in a relationship.
What are red flags
In this movie, a girl’s emotions struggle when one tries to take over, but she learns it’s okay to feel all her emotions and express herself.
What is Inside Out
This boundary type is about how people talk to you, including tone, words, and respect.
What is a verbal boundary
Saying “If you cared about me, you would do this” is an example of this unhealthy boundary behavior.
What is guilt-tripping
This means telling the truth and taking responsibility for your actions.
What is honesty
This is when someone hurts another person on purpose with words, actions, or behavior to control or scare them.
What is abuse
In this movie, a young superhero struggles to manage her powers and respect the rules at home, eventually finding a balance between independence and family boundaries.
What is The Incredibles
This type of boundary includes rules about texting, social media, and online sharing.
What is a digital (or online) boundary
This happens when someone uses fear, threats, or pressure to control another person’s choices.
What is coercion
This helps solve problems by talking calmly instead of yelling or hurting feelings.
What is communication
This is when someone tries to make you doubt your memory, feelings, or reality by saying things like “That never happened.”
What is gaslighting
In this movie, a group of monsters work together but learn to respect each other’s personal space and roles at the scare factory.
What is Monsters, Inc.
This boundary helps you manage how much time and energy you give to others.
What is a time boundary
Healthy boundaries often sound clear, calm, and like this type of statement.
What is an “I” statement
Healthy relationships include honoring personal space and accepting “no” the first time.
What are boundaries
This happens when someone refuses to take responsibility and always blames the other person.
What is blame-shifting