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Healthy Boundaries: The Pillars of Friendship

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Healthy Boundaries: The Pillars of Friendship

Understanding Healthy Boundaries

This lesson focuses on helping 12th-grade students understand and set healthy boundaries within friendships. Through discussions and scenario-based learning, students will explore the importance of boundaries and how they contribute to healthy relationships. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the skills to maintain respectful and supportive friendships, which are essential for their social and emotional well-being.

Audience

12th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understanding Healthy Boundaries

Materials

Discussion Questions, Scenario Cards, and Worksheet on Boundaries

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what boundaries are and why they are important in friendships.
  • Ask students to share their initial thoughts on boundaries.

Step 2

Discussion Activity

15 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about healthy boundaries.
  • Encourage students to think about examples from their own experiences.

Step 3

Scenario-Based Learning

20 mins

  • Distribute scenario cards to small groups.
  • Have each group discuss their scenario and decide on the best way to set boundaries in that situation.
  • Groups share their scenarios and solutions with the class.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Hand out the worksheet on boundaries.
  • Students complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on their own boundaries in friendships.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one new thing they learned about boundaries.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Boundaries

A set of questions to guide a discussion on healthy boundaries in friendships.

What are healthy boundaries in a friendship?

Discuss the characteristics of healthy boundaries, such as respect, communication, and mutual understanding.







Why are boundaries important in friendships?

Explore how boundaries help maintain respect and prevent conflicts.







Can you think of a time when a boundary was crossed in a friendship? How did it affect the relationship?

Encourage students to share personal experiences and reflect on the outcomes.







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Worksheet

Scenario Cards on Boundaries

Printable cards with scenarios for students to discuss and practice setting boundaries.




Your friend constantly borrows your things without asking. How do you address this?







A friend often cancels plans at the last minute. How do you communicate your feelings?







You feel uncomfortable with the way a friend talks about others. How do you set a boundary?




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Worksheet

Worksheet on Boundaries

A worksheet for students to reflect on their own boundaries in friendships.

List three boundaries you think are important in a friendship.








Describe a situation where you had to set a boundary with a friend. What was the outcome?








How can you communicate your boundaries effectively to others?








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