Group Rules
What is said in group stays in group
What is Confidentiality
A romantic partner has this type of relationship with you.
What is intimate
Something that puts a limit or restriction on something
What is a boundary
Using words to share your thoughts and feelings with others
What is verbal or verbal communication
Often called your inner monologue or voice in your head
What is self-talk
This emotion is not always easy to show
A confidant or friend has this type of relationship with you.
What you have when your boundaries are too fluid or too rigid
What are unhealthy boundaries
Communication using body language, tone, and facial expressions.
This can be challenged by telling yourself a different story about an event or experience
Acknowledging others may have different opinions than you and not judging others.
What is acceptance.
Your usual bus driver and grocery store clerk have this type of relationship with you.
What is familiar.
What you have when boundaries fluctuate and adapt based on your experiences allowing you to best care for yourself first
This is heard on the radio, tv, and in every show we watch to evoke emotion and communicate a message or meaning
What is music
Coping statements or affirmations said to yourself out loud or internally to bolster or encourage yourself
Something you complete between sessions or during session.
The man you pass on the street and the lady in front of you at the checkout have this type of relationship with you.
What is unfamiliar.
Setting time aside to do this helps you maintain healthy boundaries
What is self-care
This has been a means of communication since the advent of stone tablets
Strong emotions can change our use of self-talk effecting these
What are relationships
What is expected of you during each group
What is participation
A parole officer has this type of relationship with you.
What is professional
Giving yourself permission to say this can be hard, it can also be the most powerful way of setting healthy boundaries.
What is no or saying no
Experiencing these strongly can cause difficulty in communicating or receiving a message as intended
What are emotions/feelings
Negative self-talk can be decreased and eventually changed by having these with others
What are healthy relationships