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RELATIONSHIPS
COMMUNICATION
BOUNDARIES
SCENARIOS
MYTHS
100

What makes a relationship healthy?

  • Mutual respect and value.
  • Trust and honesty.
  • Open communication.
  • Emotional support.
  • Shared decision-making.
  • Healthy boundaries and independence.
  • Feeling safe and valued.
  • Comfortable Pace (example: not rushing into a friendship)
  • Kindness
  • Owning up to actions.
  • Consideration.
  • Inclusion. 
  • etc. 


100

Green Flag or Red Flag: Disagreeing with respect in relationships.

GREEN FLAG!

  • Disagreements are bound to come up in all relationships and dynamics. 
  • Respectful discussions about disagreements maintains healthy communication and can help us gain insights into other people's stance (empathy). 
100

What are boundaries?

  • Boundaries are the clear limit(s), guideline(s) or rule(s) some has or sets to protect their physical, emotional, mental or social well-being.
  • Boundaries define what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour from others and help to ensure a person's comfort, safety and respect in relationships and dynamics.
  • Boundaries allow a person to express their needs, values, and limits while respecting those of other people.
  • etc.


100

Scenario & Appropriate Response: your sibling frequently borrows your clothes and things without asking. 

“I’m glad you like my clothes/things, but I need you to ask before taking them. It makes me uncomfortable when you don’t.” etc.

  • This response is assertive, clear, and respectful, setting a boundary around personal belongings.
100

True or False: love means always putting the other person first.

FALSE!

  • Healthy love involves mutual care, balance, consideration, understanding, value and worth.
200

What is one practice that builds trust in relationships?

Being honest and keeping commitments!

  • Trust grows when our actions align with we say. 
  • etc.
200

What are two examples of healthy communication or good communication skills?

  • Listening actively or engaging with the speaker.
  • Maintaining calm tone and body language.
  • Speaking clearly and confidently without raising one’s voice.
  • Standing or sitting up straight with an open posture.
  • Making eye contact without staring or glaring.
  • Using gestures that emphasize key points without being aggressive.
  • Using appropriate facial expressions to match the message being conveyed.
  • Using appropriate physical touch such as a handshake.
  • Using appropriate humor or warmth to build rapport.
  • Demonstrating empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives.
200

True or False: it's selfish to set boundaries.

FALSE!

  • Boundaries protect well-being and promote healthy relationships/dynamics.
  • etc.


200

Scenario & Appropriate Response: your classmate keeps copying your homework and asking for answers. 

“I can’t give you my answers, but I’m happy to help you understand the assignment.” etc.

  • It offers support while maintaining academic integrity and setting a boundary.
  • By having a boundary for your homework you're protecting your academic wellness and preventing potential consequences such as plagiarism, cheating or academic misconduct.  
200

True of False: taking time for self-care is essential in healthy relationships.

TRUE!

  • Self-care ensures you can show up fully in relationships. 
300

What makes a relationship unhealthy?

  • Guilt tripping.
  • Manipulation.
  • Frequent jealousy.
  • Being forced to spend all your time with someone.
  • Name calling.
  • Disrespect of boundaries.
  • Belittling.
  • Backstabbing.
  • etc.
300

How does unhealthy communication skills, such as yelling, swearing, or belittling affect a relationship?

  • Causes fear and resentment.
  • Breaks trust.
  • Leads to conflict or misunderstanding.
  • Makes others feel invalidated, unheard or unappreciated.
  • Breakdown or loss of relationship.
  • Hurt feelings.
  • etc.
300

True or False: boundaries should only be set when someone crosses a line.

FALSE!

  • Boundaries are proactive, not just reactive.
  • etc.
300

Scenario & Appropriate Response: an acquaintance keeps hugging you and putting their arm around you, even though you've mentioned before that you're uncomfortable with a lot of physical contact.

"I appreciate your affection, but I'm not comfortable with a lot of physical contact" etc.

  • It clearly communicates your physical comfort level.
  • Helps other people know your boundaries.
300

Myth or Fact: setting boundaries can push people away.

MYTH!

  • Boundaries help us to create respectful, loving, supportive and healthy relationships with others. 
  • Strengthens mutual understanding, empathy, equality and trust.
  • etc.
400

Healthy or Unhealthy: your loved one has a friend who repeatedly pressures them to lend them money, even though your loved one feels uncomfortable with the request. 

UNHEALTHY!

“I know you want to help your friend, but they’ve been pressuring you too much. It’s okay to say no.”

  • It validates your loved one’s feelings and reinforces the importance of standing up for their boundaries.

“Maybe your friend doesn’t realize they’re making you uncomfortable. It might help to have an honest conversation with them.”

  • Suggesting open communication can clear up any misunderstandings and help resolve the issue.
400

True or False: if someone loves you, they will always know what you need. 

FALSE!

  • Clearly communicating our needs is essential for strong, healthy and supportive relationships.
400

What are two types boundary?

  • Physical - (example: protecting our physical space).
  • Mental - (example: protecting our psychological wellbeing).
  • Material - (example: protecting our personal belongings).
  • Emotional - (example: protecting our emotional well-being)
  • Body - (example: protecting our bodily needs and safety)
  • Time/energy - (example: protecting the use and misuse of our time and energy capacity)
  • etc.
400

Scenario & Appropriate Response: an adult keeps making jokes and comments about a topic you find hurtful.

“I know you mean to be funny, but those jokes and comments are inappropriate/hurt me. Can you please stop?” etc.

  • This addresses the issue directly and explains the impact of the behavior.
400

Myth of Fact: jealousy is a sign of love.

MYTH!

  • Jealousy can lead to controlling behaviour and create conflict or strain on a relationship.
  • Jealousy creates anxiety and competition in relationships, which are not compatible with genuine care and support.
  • Love is supporting and uplifting each other.
  • Love requires open communication, safety and understanding.
  • etc.
500

What relationship(s) do you finding challenging to navigate?

What suggestions or advice can we give?

(bonus 100 point)

500

Give an example of an assertive-communication statement.


    •    “I feel upset when I’m interrupted. Please let me finish speaking.”

    •    “I need more time to complete this task.”

    •    “I’m uncomfortable with that joke. Please don’t repeat it.”

    •    “Can we talk about this later when I’m calmer?”

500

Why is it important to know your own boundaries?

  • It helps you communicate your needs and protect your well-being.
  • self-awareness is key to maintaining healthy relationships. 
  • Helps you to enforce your own boundaries and limits.
  • etc.
500

Scenario & Appropriate Response: the person you're dating tries to pressure you into skipping a class to hang out.

“Skipping would stress me out. I'd rather relax and hang out after class” etc.

  • It frames the decision as one that promotes mental well-being.

"I really want to hang out, but skipping class isn't something I'm comfortable with. Let's plan for another time" etc. 

  • It expresses interest in spending time together while prioritizing responsibilities.
500

True or Fales: boundaries are only for romantic partners/relationships. 

FALSE!

  • Boundaries apply to all types of relationships, including friendships and family.
  • Boundaries are also apply with strangers, the people we go to school with, the people we work with, old people, young people, etc.
  • etc.