Healthy Boundaries

___________are limits and invisible lines we set for ourselves. They are the guidelines on what we feel comfortable with and the expectations we have of the people we interact with.

Boundaries help to keep our relationships and selves ___________.

An example of healthy boundaries is to be __________ of each others ________.

Having healthy boundaries means...

• All of the above

• Having the right to not meet others' unreasonable expectations of me

• Being accepting of my mistakes and failures

• Saying no without feeling guilty

• Being treated with respect

Which is NOT a way to set boundaries?

• Allow a peer to tell you what to do

• Learn to say "no"

• Express clearly what you are comfortable with

• Don't give into to peer pressure

Healthy boundaries are also respecting ________ boundaries.

We respect others boundaries by...

• Paying attention to their body language (i.e. avoiding eye contact or turning away from you)

• Asking what is comfortable for them

• Ignoring them

• Listening when they say no

What are some social cues that would help you realize that someone is uncomfortable or their boundaries are not being respected?

• Talking fast

• Flinching

• Relaxed posture

• Avoiding eye contact

• Smiling

Why is it important to set boundaries in relationships?

• To maintain personal values

• To control the other person

• To make the relationship more challenging

• To avoid any form of communication

Which of the following is a healthy boundary to set?

• Feeling guilty for not meeting others' expectations

• Asking for time to think before making a commitment

• Never saying no to requests for help

• Allowing others to make decisions for you