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Building Healthy Boundaries

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Lesson Plan

Building Healthy Boundaries

Understanding and respecting boundaries

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of personal boundaries and their importance in maintaining healthy relationships. Through discussions and role-playing activities, students will learn how to assertively communicate their needs and respect others' boundaries. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that promote empathy, respect, and effective communication.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understanding and respecting boundaries

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Role-play scenario cards, Discussion questions, and Worksheet on boundary scenarios

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what boundaries are and why they are important.
  • Ask students to share examples of boundaries they are aware of in their lives.

Step 2

Discussion on Boundaries

15 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide a conversation about different types of boundaries (physical, emotional, etc.).
  • Encourage students to think about how boundaries can be respected and what happens when they are not.

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and distribute role-play scenario cards.
  • Each group will act out a scenario where boundaries are either respected or violated.
  • After each role-play, discuss as a class what was observed and how the situation could be handled better.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Hand out the worksheet on boundary scenarios.
  • Students will work individually to complete the worksheet, identifying appropriate responses to different boundary situations.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one thing they learned about boundaries today.
  • Encourage students to think about how they can apply these lessons in their daily lives.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Boundaries

A set of questions to facilitate a discussion on the importance and types of boundaries.

What are personal boundaries and why are they important?

Discuss the definition of personal boundaries and their role in relationships.







Can you think of a time when someone's boundary was not respected? What happened?

Encourage students to share experiences and discuss the consequences of not respecting boundaries.







How can we communicate our boundaries to others?

Explore different ways to assertively communicate boundaries, such as using 'I' statements.







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Worksheet

Boundary Scenarios Worksheet

A worksheet with scenarios for students to identify and respond to boundary situations.

Scenario 1: Your friend keeps borrowing your things without asking. How do you address this?

Think about how you can communicate your feelings assertively.







Scenario 2: Someone sits too close to you and it makes you uncomfortable. What do you do?

Consider how to express your need for personal space respectfully.







Scenario 3: A classmate shares a secret you told them. How do you handle this breach of trust?

Reflect on how to discuss the importance of confidentiality and trust.







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Worksheet

Role-Play Scenario Cards

Cards with scenarios for students to act out, focusing on respecting and communicating boundaries.




Scenario 1: You are at a party, and someone keeps interrupting your conversation. How do you handle it?







Scenario 2: A friend wants to copy your homework, but you feel uncomfortable. What do you say?







Scenario 3: During a group project, one member is not contributing. How do you address this?







Scenario 4: You notice a classmate is upset, but they don't want to talk about it. How do you respect their space?







Scenario 5: Someone is spreading rumors about you. How do you confront them?




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