Boundaries
TRUE OR FALSE: Boundaries need to be respected by both parties and continue to support connection
TRUE! Connection and clarity!
TRUE OR FALSE: Time is not a factor when building relationships
FALSE: Time is an important factor when building relationships.
TRUE OR FALSE: Two people can have opposite perspectives when experiencing the same event?
TRUE! Several folks can have different perspectives when experiencing the same event, story, movie, and even conversations!
TRUE OR FALSE: Emotions send signals to the body?
TRUE! Emotions send signals to the body to let the brain know if they feel; safe, happy, sad, or even confused!
TRUE OR FALSE: Everyone has the SAME method to reduce their reaction to "unfair" situations
FALSE: Everyone has a different method to help STOP a big reaction!
What do people use boundaries for?
Answer: To express what they will or won't accept in relationships; coworkers, friends, family.
Name 3 small talk topics you'd share with an acquaintance.
Answer: Weekend plans, weather, upcoming holidays/vacation, Pop culture .ETC!
Two people are standing in the rain, one person is laughing while the other person is upset. Why might they feel differently?
Answer: Different experiences with rain! One of them loves or enjoys the rain, and the other does not want to get wet!
Deep breathing, counting to 10, and talking a break are all forms of what?
Answer: Coping skills!
You get a text message that sounds rude. What’s a smart step to take before reacting?
Answer: Pause, reread the message, don't assume the tone OR wait to respond! No need to rush a response!
Define personal space
Answer: The empty space or extra room distance a person requests for their own needs.
Answer: Common interests are interests you both have in about certain topics, help bond you together with a potential friend!
True or False: Education and life experience can alter peoples perspectives?
TRUE: Everyone has different experiences, education, and environments that can shape perspectives!
Avoiding emotions can cause WHAT kind of reaction? HINT it ain't small!
Answer: An explosive or big reaction, I.e yelling loudly, crossing boundaries, miscommunication
Jamie feels really angry and wants to throw something. What’s a safer choice Jamie can make instead?
Answer: Choose a safe alternative, use words, step away from objects, phone a friend!
Who is at the top of both a relationship and friendship pyramid?
Answer: Your partner or your bestest valued friend!
Jenna and Robbie watched a movie, Jenna loved it while Robbie hated it. Why can both opinions be true?
Answer: Both opinions can be true based on their preferred movie tastes.
Molly said "I felt _____ when my teacher told me I was in trouble for talking during lecture." But Molly thought it was free time.
You think someone is ignoring you. What’s something you can do before jumping to conclusions?
Answer: Ask a question, consider their personal life, focus on yourself, continue to give space.
True or False: Boundaries do not help take better care of yourself
False! Boundaries DO help take care of yourself!
Answer: A LOT of time, getting to know a person of romantic interest can take anywhere from weeks to years! If you share mutual feelings, getting to know one another can be as fun as solidifying the relationship!
Scott has his first day at Tennis camp, how might he be feeling on his first day? HINT: put yourself in Scott's shoes!
Answer: Nervous, excited, wary, upset, happy, unsure, unafraid! All emotions are valid in this example!
You start to feel really frustrated during an activity. What is one thing you can do to calm your body before reacting?
Answer: Talk to a support person, count to 10, breaths, movement break, separation and then come back to the activity!
Someone cuts you off while you’re talking. What’s a respectful way to handle it AFTER you pause?
Answer: Use a calm voice/tone......"To continue what I was saying",...." I was not finished", *continue after you pause* ignore