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Healthy Boundaries Workshop

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Lesson Plan

Healthy Boundaries Workshop

Setting Healthy Boundaries

In this lesson, students will explore the importance of setting healthy boundaries to protect themselves from toxic behaviors. Through discussions and practice scenarios, students will learn and apply boundary-setting techniques. This lesson is crucial for empowering students to maintain their well-being and foster healthy relationships, preparing them for future personal and professional interactions.

Audience

12th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Setting Healthy Boundaries

Materials

Discussion Guide, Boundary-Setting Worksheet, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction to the concept of boundaries and why they are important.
  • Discuss the impact of toxic behaviors and the role of boundaries in protecting oneself.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson.

Step 2

Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about personal experiences with boundaries.
  • Encourage students to share thoughts on what makes a boundary healthy.
  • Discuss the challenges of setting boundaries and strategies to overcome them.

Step 3

Practice Scenarios

20 mins

  • Distribute the Boundary-Setting Worksheet.
  • Have students work in pairs to role-play scenarios where they need to set boundaries.
  • Encourage students to discuss their approaches and provide feedback to each other.

Step 4

Reflection and Sharing

10 mins

  • Bring the class back together to share insights from the role-playing activity.
  • Discuss what strategies were effective and what could be improved.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Distribute the Exit Ticket for students to complete.
  • Summarize key takeaways from the lesson.
  • Encourage students to apply these techniques in their daily lives.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide

A guide to facilitate a discussion on healthy boundaries and toxic behaviors.

What are some examples of healthy boundaries?

Encourage students to think about boundaries in different contexts, such as personal, academic, and social.







Why is it important to set boundaries?

Discuss the benefits of boundaries in maintaining mental health and healthy relationships.







What challenges might you face when setting boundaries?

Explore common obstacles and brainstorm strategies to address them.







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Worksheet

Boundary-Setting Worksheet

A worksheet with scenarios for students to practice setting boundaries.

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

Consider how to communicate your needs clearly and respectfully.







Scenario 2: A classmate frequently interrupts you during group work. What boundary can you set?

Think about how to assertively address the behavior.







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Quiz

Exit Ticket

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