BOUNDARY IS:

BOUNDARIES

• They are important because they determine where you start and end.
• They also determine where the other person starts and ends.
• People can become angry and hurt when boundaries are crossed!

Purpose of Boundaries

• to protect and take care of ourselves
• let people know what you think is acceptable

TYPES OF BOUNDARIES

• Physical
• Personal
• Emotional

Physical Boundaries

• The area around a person (generally 2 to 3 feet is good)
• Respect personal space including touching!

PERSONAL BOUNDARIES

• Beliefs and values
• Family and background

EMOTIONAL BOUNDARIES

• Feelings
• Self-esteem

AWARENESS

• Pay attention to your physical space
• Notice how others react to you
• Think about your words
• Be conscious of feelings/personal topics