Boundaries
What is a boundary?
Limits or rules we set for our personal comfort and peace
Why are rules important?
They help develop trust and safety.
How do you show others respect?
Holding doors, listening, gifts, being kind, etc.
how many categories of boundaries are there?
6 (physical, emotional, verbal, material, sexual, time)
Are cell phones allowed out in group?
No! (We will begin taking them).
What is your favorite way to receive respect from your friends?
Holding doors, listening, gifts, being kind, etc.
How does not having boundaries effect someone's mental health?
Any "negative" answer is acceptable
Why is it important to not interrupt in group? Why is staying on topic important?
Interrupting is disrespectful to the person you disrupted. Staying on topic is respectful to group members and your therapist who are sharing and learning important information.
How do client's show staff/therapists respect? Do the clients do a good job at this?
Unique answers.
What two-letter word is also a complete sentence that is often used when setting boundaries?
"No"
How do we know what information is for group discussion and what is for a 1:1 with your therapist?
Group- information that could help others, general ideas on a topic, experience with a topic with few details.
1:1- Details that could disturb to traumatize group members, personal information about diagnosis/medication/etc.
How does staff/therapists show respect to clients? Where can we improve?
Unique answer. Must answer both.
What are the steps to setting a boundary?
identify the crossed boundary, communicate, set consequences, expect pushback
What is the "golden rule"?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Define respect
Caring about the thoughts, beliefs, and rights of others