You can say NO to activities that make you feel NOT okay?
YES! You can say YES to activities that make you feel okay and NO to activities that make you feel not okay.
Are boundaries important?
They are very important. They let others know what you are okay with and what you are not okay with.
Sally's friend texts her late at night when she's trying to sleep. What is an I statement she could use to talk with her friend about it?
I need you to not call me so late while I am sleeping.
Is it okay to ask someone if you can touch their hair the first time you meet them?
No
Mindfulness means being present Right Here, Right Now
Yes.
Someone you met two weeks ago can and should be in your inner circle of trust
No
Fill in the blank: Boundaries are what you are ___ with and NOT ___ with in your relationships.
Okay and Not okay.
Davids friend uses his phone to take pictures without your permission. What could you do?
Use I Statements: I want you to stop taking pictures of me without my consent.
I need you to ask my permission before you take a picture of me.
I feel embarrassed when you take pictures of me without my consent.
Deep breathing, yoga, mindful coloring, meditation, and body scan are all ways to deal with stress and trauma.
Absolutely! All of these activities should help you feel calm. They may not work all the time, but if you keep practicing them it will become easier.
Confidential means that we will not share what others say in class with other people?
True. If something is confidential it is private and you should not share it with anyone outside of class.
You should never give a person a hug or touch them without their consent or permission
True
Can someone else set boundaries for you?
Absolutely Not! Only you can set your boundaries! Boundaries let other people know how to treat you.
You are having a bad day and do not want anyone to touch you. Your friend, Dylan, runs up to you with his arms wide open as if he is about to hug you. What would you do?
Set your boundary by saying no and using your body to emphasize that you do not want a hug. You could use your body by holding out one hand, crossing your arms or fingers in an "x" in front of you, or using the ASL sign for "no."
You should be kind to everyone even if they are different from us?
Absolutely!
What is more respectful, taking turns talking or everyone talking at once?
Taking turns is more respectful.
Your inner circle of trust is for people that you love and trust the most?
True. These are the people who you have known for a long time, and they care about your safety.
Do you have the right to say NO! to anyone or anything that crosses your boundary?
Yes!
If someone you’ve only ever talked to online starts saying, “I love you,” or saying they want to marry you, or sending you a bunch of heart emojis, what would you do?
Stop talking to them and you might want to let someone you trust about it.
If you have only talked to a person on-line, where is a good place to meet?
NO WHERE! You don't really know who that person is and you should not meet anyone that you have only met on-line.
What are some signs that your body might be stressed?
Sweating or hot, sick to your stomach, heart pounding, racing thoughts, tense muscles.
Worry, sadness, frustration, anger, bored, and lonely are all examples of stress?
True
Noticing our feelings is a big part of knowing if our boundaries have been crossed.
Yes
What would you do if someone starts yelling at you and calls you ugly names?
Use "I" statements to tell them how you feel. I want, I need, I feel.
Using all your senses, smell, sight, touch, taste, and hearing is being mindful.
Yes. Noticing your thoughts, feelings, and emotions and letting them go is being mindful.
Is a safe space somewhere you can be yourself, speak up and say what you feel?
Yes!