Boundary Setting Role-Play

Diana Lopez

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Boundary Setting Role-Play

Practice setting and respecting boundaries

An interactive lesson where students role-play different scenarios to practice setting and respecting boundaries. This engaging activity helps students understand the importance of boundaries in maintaining healthy relationships.

Audience

High School Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Practice setting and respecting boundaries

Materials

Role-Play Scenario Cards, and Discussion Guide

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin by discussing the importance of setting and respecting boundaries. Introduce the idea that boundaries help us feel safe and respected in our relationships.

Step 2

Role-Play Activity

25 mins

Divide students into small groups and distribute the role-play scenario cards. Each group will act out their scenario, focusing on setting and respecting boundaries. Rotate groups to ensure each student experiences different scenarios.

Step 3

Debrief and Discussion

10 mins

Bring the class back together and discuss what they learned from the role-play activity. Use the provided discussion guide to facilitate the conversation. Encourage students to share their thoughts and ask questions.

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Worksheet

Role-Play Scenario Cards

Printable cards with different boundary-setting scenarios for students to role-play.

Scenario 1: Your partner frequently checks your phone without permission.

Scenario 2: A friend keeps asking you for answers to homework assignments.

Scenario 3: Your partner wants to spend all of your time together, leaving little time for your other friends and activities.

Scenario 4: A classmate is spreading rumors about you, and you need to address it.

Scenario 5: Your partner pressures you to engage in physical activities you're uncomfortable with.

Scenario 6: A friend often makes jokes at your expense and dismisses them as 'just jokes'.

Scenario 7: Your partner gets upset when you don’t immediately respond to their texts.

Scenario 8: A teammate is overly critical and dismissive of your contributions during a group project.

Scenario 9: A friend repeatedly asks for money, even after you've said no.

Scenario 10: Your partner wants to make important decisions for you without considering your opinion.

Discussion

Debrief Discussion Guide

Guide to facilitate a discussion on boundary setting after the role-play activity.

How did it feel to set boundaries in the role-play scenarios?

Encourage students to reflect on their feelings and experiences while setting boundaries.

What challenges did you face when trying to set or respect boundaries?

Discuss any difficulties encountered and strategies to overcome them.

Why is it important to respect others' boundaries?

Highlight the significance of mutual respect in maintaining healthy relationships.

Can you think of a situation outside of this activity where respecting boundaries is important?

Encourage students to apply what they've learned to real-life situations.