Building Healthy Boundaries

David Sayegh

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Building Healthy Boundaries

Learn to set and communicate boundaries

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of personal boundaries and their importance in maintaining healthy relationships. Through role-playing activities, students will practice setting and communicating different types of boundaries in various scenarios. This lesson is crucial for developing students' social-emotional skills, such as assertiveness and empathy, which are essential for their personal and interpersonal growth.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Learn to set and communicate boundaries

Materials

Role-Playing Scenarios Worksheet, and Discussion Guide

Step 1

Introduction to Boundaries

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what personal boundaries are and why they are important.
Explain the different types of boundaries (physical, emotional, digital, etc.).
Encourage students to share examples of boundaries they are aware of or have set themselves.

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

25 mins

Divide students into small groups and distribute the Role-Playing Scenarios Worksheet.
Each group selects a scenario and role-plays how to set and communicate boundaries in that situation.
Encourage students to think about both verbal and non-verbal communication.
Rotate scenarios among groups if time allows.

Step 3

Group Discussion and Reflection

10 mins

Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about the role-playing activity.
Ask students to reflect on what they learned about setting boundaries and any challenges they faced.
Discuss how they can apply these skills in real-life situations.

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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios Worksheet

This worksheet provides various scenarios for students to practice setting and communicating boundaries through role-playing activities.

Scenario 1: A friend keeps borrowing your things without asking. How do you set a boundary?

Consider how you would communicate your feelings and expectations.

Scenario 2: Someone is texting you late at night, and you want to set a digital boundary. What do you say?

Think about how to express your need for personal time.

Scenario 3: A classmate is making jokes that make you uncomfortable. How do you address this?

Focus on expressing your feelings and asking for respect.

Discussion

Discussion Guide

This guide helps facilitate a discussion on the role-playing activities and the importance of setting boundaries.

What did you find challenging about setting boundaries in the role-playing scenarios?

Encourage students to share specific challenges and how they addressed them.

How did it feel to communicate your boundaries?

Discuss the emotions involved in asserting oneself and the importance of clear communication.

How can you apply what you've learned about boundaries in your daily life?

Guide students to think about real-life situations where they can use these skills.