Boundaries
Why are boundaries created?
Boundaries are created to set limits on what you will and won't accept.
Your mother comes home from work stressed out from a hard day. What could you say or do to show empathy?
Give an example.
Why is it important to take time to cool off when you have an argument with someone?
Gives you time to work through your emotions and calm down. You will be able to have a more calm and productive conversation.
Name two of your own coping skills:
example
Which bird can fly backwards?
Hummingbirds
Why is it good to know someone's boundaries?
Boundaries are good to be aware of because if you respect the boundaries, you could gain trust, freedom, and responsibility.
What are some do's and don'ts of showing empathy?
Do listen, try and understand what it's like for the other person, put yourself in their "shoes", offer help or support. Don't ignore, and don't tell them to not feel a certain way.
Where in your body (besides your brain) do you feel frustration?
In the neck, back, stomach (gut), headache, and/or chest.
True or False: You should aim for perfection in whatever you do.
False
Riddle: What goes around the world and stays in a corner?
A stamp
Why are boundaries important?
•Boundaries provide a sense of comfort.
•Boundaries provide a sense of security.
•Boundaries mark out the “playing field” for freedom (teaches them what is in bounds, and what's out of bounds).
•Boundaries help kids to gain adults’ trust.
Your friend received a cool new apple laptop for their birthday. What could you say to show empathy?
That's great! Congratulations! I'm so glad you got the laptop you were wanting.
Demonstrate stress-relieving exercises that calm you down.
Counting down from 10, boxed breathing, meditating, talking to someone, using your stress ball, exercising, listening to music, yoga, etc.
True or False: Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False
What are the names of the Safe School Professionals & what do we do???
Ms. Delfina Merrill & Ms. Alex Doss
We provide individual support/check-ins, peer mediations, support for the families, and help with resources.
What are mental boundaries?
Limitations/boundaries on:
Your classmate forgot their homework at home and is very upset because they received a 0 on the assignment. What could you say to show empathy?
I'm sorry that you forgot your work / I'd be upset as well / I understand how you feel / I know how hard you're working in this class, etc.
Demonstrate an "I feel" statement if you feel that your friends are leaving you out.
Example: Hey, I am not sure if you are aware of this, but "I feel" excluded from the group lately and I would like to hang out with you guys.
A natural way to increase feelings of happiness and get into shape is to ______.
Exercise
Riddle: What can fill a room but takes up no space?
Light / Air
Give examples of unhealthy boundaries.
Touching someone without permission, lack of respect for others' privacy, doing what someone else wants even if it’s against your values, ethics, or your moral compass.
What is the definition of empathy?
- It's the ability to understand why a person feels the way they do.
- Also, to put yourself in another person's place and understand how they feel.
Why is frustration not always a bad thing?
It shows us that we are learning and trying something that is difficult.
Name a benefit of having coping skills.
Ability to decrease symptoms of depression, better management of emotions, better mood, improve self-esteem, etc.
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.