Boundaries
Rules, guidelines and limits that people set with others and themselves to live healthy, happy lives.
Boundaries
Communication
I wish you would shut up!
Aggressive
What are 3 characteristics of an abusive relationship?
Manipulation, physical violence, disrespectful behavior, humiliation in public, emotional abuse, verbal abuse
How are boundaries and communication related?
Communication helps to establish boundaries
Why is communication critical to a healthy relationship?
Communication sets boundaries and helps to solve problems as well.
I don't want to but I will if you want to.
Passive
What are 2 characteristics of a healthy relationship?
What are 3 types of boundaries?
Physical, emotional, language, spiritual, informational
What is an I-Statement?
A statement that expresses your emotions without blaming the other person.
No, I won't be participating today, thank you.
Assertive
What is the term for when the other person is lying and knows that they are lying, but wants you to believe what they are saying.
Gaslighting
How are boundaries and values related?
People create boundaries based on their values.
Change the following sentence into an I-Statement.
You never call when you say you will!
I felt upset when you said that you would call and I didn't hear from you.
The two key parts are "I felt" and "when you"
If you all would like to go, that fine. I don't want to go there today.
Assertive
What is a reason someone might maintain an unhealthy or abusive relationship?
Can't see a way out, money, manipulation, lack of self-esteem, feeling trapped, (there are many more)