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WorksheetsPersonal Space and Boundaries
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is a personal boundary?
A limit you set with others to feel safe and comforatble.
A rule made by your teachers.
A physical wall betwee you and other people.
Which of the following is an example of a physical boundary?
Saying "no" to someone borrowing your things.
Asking someone to step back if they are standing too close.
Telling a friend you don't want to talk right now.
If someone crosses your personal boundary, what should you do?
Ignore it and let it happen.
Yell at them.
Calmly explain your boundary and ask them to respect it.
Which of the following is a healthy emotional boundary?
Always keep your feelings to yourself.
Telling someone when they've hurt your feelings.
Never asking for help.
Why is it important to have personal boundaries?
To make people like you.
To keep others from knowing your secrets.
To protect your emotional and physical well being.
How should you react if a friend says they need some personal space?
Keep talking to them until they talk back.
Get upset at them and ignore them.
Respect their request and give them some space.
Which of these is an example of a time boundary?
Letting someone know you need to leave in 10 minutes.
Telling someone you lost your watch.
Asking a friend to stop borrowing your clock.
What is a healthy response if someone says they do not want to be hugged?
Telling them they are being silly.
Hug them anyway because it will make them feel better, even if they said it does not
Respect their boundary and do not hug them.
If someone steps too close to you and makes you feel uncomfortable, you should:
Move away or ask them to give you more space.
Stay where you are, even if you are uncomfortable.
Get angry and yell at them.
Why is it imporant to respect other people's personal space?
To avoid getting in trouble.
So people will think you are nice.
Because everyone has the right to feel safe and comfortable.
What are the three Personal Boundary types?
Rigid, Porous, and Healthy.
Healthy, Rocky, and Bubbly.
Rigid, Porous, and Unhealthy.
Give an example of a Rigid Boundary type:
Has a few close relationships.
Overshares personal information.
Accepting when others say "no" to them.
Give an example of a Porous Boundary type:
Overshares personal information.
Values own opinion.
May seem detached, even from friends and family.
What is an example of a Healthy Boundary type?
Knows personal wants and needs, and can communicate them.
Overinvolved with other' problems.
Has few close relationships.
What is an emotional boundary?
The physical distance you keep from others.
Limits you set on how much you share your emotions with others.
Avoiding talking to people altogether.
Which of these shows your respect someone's personal space?
Asking before hugging them.
Standing over them when talking.
Walking into their room without knocking.
If someone keeps telling you that your ideas, beliefs, or thoughts are wrong, what kind of boundary are they not respecting?
Intellectual Boundary
Material Boundary
Time Boundary
What kind of boundary is not respected when someone criticizes, belittles, or disrespects your feelings?
Intellectual Boundary
Emotional Boundary
Time Boundary
What is a healthy way to express your personal boundaries?
Avoid people who cross your boundaries.
Clearly and calmly state what makes you uncomfortable.
Be silent and hope the person understands.
Why is it important to respect physical and emotional boundaries?
So people don't get mad at you.
To avoid being alone.
So people will also respect your physical and emotional boundaries.
What is a consequence of NOT setting your boundaries, or making your boundaries known?
Feeling stressed, anxious, or upset.
Having better relationships.
Feeling safe and comfortable.
What is a consequence of ignoring other people's boundaries?
Making the other person uncomfortable or unsafe.
Making the person feel safe and respected around you.
Building a stronger relationship.
Which of these is an example of a healthy friendship boundary?
Letting your friend make all the decisions for you, even if you don't want to do things.
Asking your friend not to text at night while your sleeping.
Letting your friend borrow anything they want, even if you don't want to let them.
What is an example of Self Advocay?
Recognize your personal space and let others know your boundaries.
Recognize your personal boundaries, but yell at people instead of telling them what those boudnaries include.
Ignore your personal boundaries so you will make more friends.
When someone says "no" to an activity you suggested, how should your respond?
Insist they do it anyway.
Get upset and never include them again.
Respect their decision and try to work together on something you might both enjoy.
How can setting time boundaries help you in school?
By using all of your time making things for your friends instead of completing your assignments.
By staying up past your bedtime to play online games with a friend so you don't hurt their feelings if you need to go to sleep.
By helping you stay focused and manage your time better with a balance of time for assignments and time for friends.
At the center of your space bubble is:
You
Strangers
Online Friends
