Boundaries
What are Boundaries?
A boundary is a limit or guideline that defines where you end and someone else begins.
Boundaries are not walls — they are guidelines you create to protect your wellbeing, values, and recovery.
They can be spoken or unspoken, firm or flexible, and they change across relationships and contexts.
Name 1 powerful step to improve self-love.
Acknowledge your progress
Practice daily positive affirmations
Prioritize self-care & physical health
Set healthy boundaries
Engage in mindfulness and meditation
Develop healthy coping strategies
Surround yourself with positive influences
Seek professional support
Explore personal interests and passions
Forgive yourself and embrace the future
What candy bar has a left and a right?
Twix.
Values and Morals are the same thing.
FALSE.
Morals guide right/wrong, values guide what is important to you.
What do you call a ghost chicken?
A Poultry-Geist
Name 2 types of boundaries.
Physical Your body, personal space, touch
Emotional Your feelings, energy, emotional capacity
Sexual Your sexual autonomy and consent
Material Your money, belongings, property
Time Your schedule, energy, availability
Digital Your privacy online, social media, texts
What are the 4 R's of self-forgiveness?
Accept Responsibility
Express Remorse
Repair the Damage
Focus on Renewal
What name is October 30th known for?
Devil's Night / Mischief Night
Values never change.
False.
Values can change over time due to experience and reflection.
I have hundreds of ears, but I can’t hear a thing. What am I?
A cornfield.
What is an example of a material boundary?
Material
Your money, belongings, property
"I can't lend you money — it puts me in a position I can't afford emotionally or financially."
Name 2 mindfulness practices that you can use when triggered and/or stressed.
Focused breathing.
Body scans (noticing sensations from head to toe).
Thought noticing - waves, leaves on a stream.
Sensory grounding.
What is the most popular Halloween candy?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
Guilt can be positive.
True.
Guilt can drive behavior change and personal growth.
Why don’t mummies take vacations?
They’re afraid they’ll unwind.
What is Wise Mind?
Intersection of Reasonable Mind (logical thinking) & Emotional Mind (feelings and urges).
Wise Mind is the place of inner knowing — calm, centered, and integrative.
One way to access Wise Mind is to check in with the body: "What is my body telling me about this situation?"
Reframe this negative talk: "I messed up again. I will never get this right."
I made a mistake, and that's part of learning. I will continue to work on being better.
I will do better next time.
I can do anything that I put my mind to.
“I made a mistake, but I am capable of change.”
What fall symbol placed in a field has the purpose to frighten?
Scarecrow
Setting boundaries is selfish.
False.
It’s a way to create safety & stability so you can heal. It can be uncomfortable at first, especially if you’re used to people-pleasing. But over time, it becomes a crucial act of self-care.
I don’t have eyes, but once I did see. Once I had thoughts, but now I’m white and empty. What am I?
A skull.
Name a part of the DBT Skill: PLEASE.
PL — Treat PhysicaL illness
E — Balance Eating
A — Avoid Mood-Altering Substances
S — Balance Sleep
E — Get Exercise
Reframe this negative talk: "Look at them, they're way better than you."
Everyone has their own journey. I'm doing my best and that's what matters.
Which vegetable was originally carved before pumpkins?
Turnips
Daily positive self-affirmations can change the way you view yourself, ultimately changing our brain.
True.
Positive affirmations can transform your self-image and resilience.
I live in your head rent free, I grow in the dark, and I shrink the moment you say my name out loud. What am I?
Fear.