Boundaries
What are boundaries?
Boundaries are rules we set to help us feel safe, comfortable, and respected. They help us decide what is okay and not okay for our bodies, feelings, belongings, and personal space.
Is communication important?
Absolutely! Communication helps us understand what others need from us and it helps us get our needs met from others as well.
Name 2 complex emotions (NOT happy, sad, mad, tired)
Anxious, depressed, furious, overwhelmed, exhausted, excited, etc
What is mental health?
The well being of your psychological state. How healthy your brain is.
What's a coping skill?
Things that help us calm our mind and body and better manage our emotions.
What is a boundary you have?
Good job
What is an "I" statement?
"I feel"......."When"......"I need"......
What are bad emotions?
Trick question, there are no "bad" emotions. Some emotions like anger, sadness, jealousy, etc. are commonly called "bad" emotions. In reality, they are unpleasant, but not bad. Those emotions serve a purpose, and it's out actions/behaviors that can be considered "bad."
Who can you ask for help?
Trusted adult
True or false: you can feel more than one emotion at a time.
TRUE!
How can we show that we respect someone?
Follow the boundaries they have set for themselves.
Give an example of an "I" statement
Good job :)
Tell me about a time you didn't know how to express your emotions in an appropriate way?
Good Job:)
What does "stop" "think" "act" mean?
This has to do with impulse control. Before reacting a certain way, we want to slow down our brain in order to stop and think about potential consequences. then we decide how to act.
What color represents mental health awareness?
Green
What is a boundary someone has set for you to follow?
Mom, Dad, sibling, teacher, grandparent, etc
How can you show someone that you are actively listening to them?
Eye contact, reflecting on what they say, not being distracted, overall body language
True or false: We can control our emotions
FALSE, we can't control how something makes us feel, however, we can control things like reactions or behaviors.
How can we lower stress?
Doing activities that bring us joy, self-care, getting help, eliminating the stressor
Name 2 grounding techniques.
5-4-3-2-1 senses, rainbow scavenger hunt, ABC scavenger hunt, texture hunt, tapping, meditation, etc.
What should you do if someone is NOT respecting your boundaries?
Tell a trusted adult, calmly repeat your boundary, separate from that person.
What are the three forms of communication styles?
Passive
Aggressive
Assertive
When should we talk about our emotions?
Alllllll the time! When we're experiencing an emotion (happiness, sadness, anger, frustration) we should talk about what we feel in order to best manage and cope with that emotion.
How can we calm our mind and body?
Meditation, grounding activities, slow breathing, fidget toys, puzzles, etc.
Name a mental health term for each letter of the alphabet.
Example:
A=Anxiety B=Brain C=Calm D=Deep breathing
That took a long time, good job!