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Creating Safe Spaces: Emotional Boundaries

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Lesson Plan

Creating Safe Spaces: Emotional Boundaries

Understand emotional boundaries

This lesson introduces students to the concept of emotional boundaries and their importance in friendships. Through direct discussion and role-playing exercises, students will learn to identify and set emotional boundaries, fostering healthier social interactions. This lesson is crucial for developing self-awareness and empathy, which are essential skills for personal and social success.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Understand emotional boundaries

Materials

Discussion Questions, Boundary-Setting Scenarios Worksheet, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief explanation of emotional boundaries and their importance in friendships.
  • Ask the students to share what they think emotional boundaries are.

Step 2

Direct Discussion

10 mins

  • Engage the students in a discussion using the provided questions.
  • Encourage them to share personal experiences and thoughts on emotional boundaries in friendships.

Step 3

Role-Playing Exercise

10 mins

  • Distribute the Boundary-Setting Scenarios Worksheet.
  • Have the students role-play one scenario each, practicing how to set boundaries.
  • Provide feedback and guidance during the exercise.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage the students to reflect on how they can apply what they've learned to their own friendships.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide direct discussions on emotional boundaries in friendships.

What are emotional boundaries, and why are they important in friendships?

Encourage students to think about personal space, emotional needs, and respect.







Can you think of a time when a boundary was crossed in a friendship? How did it make you feel?

Guide students to reflect on personal experiences and the emotions involved.







How can setting boundaries improve a friendship?

Discuss the benefits of clear communication and mutual respect.







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Worksheet

Boundary-Setting Scenarios Worksheet

A worksheet with scenarios for students to practice setting emotional boundaries in friendships.

Scenario 1: Your friend often interrupts you when you're speaking. How would you set a boundary?








Scenario 2: A friend frequently borrows your things without asking. What boundary could you set?








Scenario 3: Your friend expects you to be available to talk at any time. How can you address this?








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