What do Boundaries Protect? | Why do I need Boundaries? | Unhealthy Boundaries | Healthy Boundaires | Ways to Communicate Boundaries |
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What is proxemics is the amount of distance that people are comfortable putting between themselves and others.
Personal Space
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Name one reason why boundaries are important (Think about the list with 10 reasons)
It is an essential part of determining who you are and what makes your life feel meaningful.
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Give an example of an unhealthy boundary
Making one person the center of your world
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Name a healthy boundary
Valuing your own opinions
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Give an example of ways to communicate a boundary
It’s important to me that…
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What is the “I hear you” space. It is not necessarily the “I agree with you space”. Real communication happens in emotional space…listening and responding with kindness, respect and acknowledgement. How others talk to and treat us.
Emotional
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Name one reason why boundaries are important (Think about the list with 10 reasons)
Builds Self-respect
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Give an example of an unhealthy boundary
Not trusting anyone – or, trusting everyone: All or nothing thinking
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Name a healthy boundary
Accepting when others say “no”
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Give an example of ways to communicate a boundary
I’d feel more comfortable if you didn’t…
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What is refer to your personal thought process. Always
seeing eye-to-eye with another person is not possible. Everyone has different experiences, but you have the right to your own thoughts, values, beliefs and opinions.
Mental
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Name one reason why boundaries are important (Think about the list with 10 reasons)
Healthier relationships
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Give an example of an unhealthy boundary
Allowing someone you’ve just met tell you how to interact with or discipline your children
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Name a healthy boundary
Keeping track of red flags, as opposed to sweeping them aside
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Give an example of ways to communicate a boundary
Just say NO!
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What is refer to money and possessions.
Material
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Name one reason why boundaries are important (Think about the list with 10 reasons)
Decreases the odds of RELAPSE
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Give an example of an unhealthy boundary
Not noticing when someone invades your boundaries
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Name a healthy boundary
Noticing when someone is engaging in unhealthy boundaries
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Give an example of ways to communicate a boundary
I’ve thought about it, and I’ve decided not to…
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What is a naturally occurring
barrier between two or more areas.
Physical
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Name one reason why boundaries are important (Think about the list with 10 reasons)
Give you the opportunity to take back control of your life.
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Give an example of an unhealthy boundary
Changing the way you look, dress, or style your hair because someone you
barely know suggests it |
Name a healthy boundary
Knowing your personal wants and needs, and communicating them
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Give an example of ways to communicate a boundary
_____ is unacceptable to me.
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