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Respecting Personal Boundaries

Lesson Plan

Respecting Personal Boundaries

Control urges and respect boundaries

This lesson aims to teach a 20-year-old intellectually disabled student how to control urges and respect personal boundaries. Through a combination of activities, video, discussion, and worksheet, the student will learn the importance of personal space and appropriate social interactions. This lesson is crucial for fostering respectful behavior and ensuring the student's safety and the comfort of others.

Audience

20-year-old intellectually disabled student

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Collaborative Learning, Blended Learning, Game-Based Learning, Experiential Learning

Materials

Video: Why Getting Help Early is Important for Mental Health, Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Understanding Personal Boundaries, Scenario Cards, and Impulse Control Activity Materials

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what personal boundaries are and why they are important.
  • Explain the objective of the lesson: to learn how to control urges and respect personal boundaries.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Activity: Scenario Role-Play

10 mins

  • Use scenario cards to role-play different situations involving personal boundaries.
  • Encourage the student to think about how they would feel in each situation and what the appropriate response would be.

Step 4

Activity: Impulse Control Practice

10 mins

  • Introduce a simple game where the student must wait for a signal before acting (e.g., Simon Says or Red Light, Green Light).
  • Discuss how waiting for the right moment is similar to controlling urges in real life.

Step 5

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to explore the student's understanding of personal boundaries and impulse control.
  • Discuss the importance of respecting others' personal space and how to handle situations where boundaries are crossed.

Step 6

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

  • Complete the worksheet on understanding personal boundaries.
  • Review the answers together and discuss any misunderstandings.

Step 7

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage the student to practice respecting personal boundaries and controlling urges in daily interactions.
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Discussion

Discussion on Personal Boundaries

A guided discussion to help the student understand personal boundaries and their importance.

What are personal boundaries?

Discuss the concept of personal space and how it varies between individuals.







Why is it important to respect others' personal boundaries?

Explore the impact of respecting boundaries on relationships and personal safety.







How can you tell if someone is uncomfortable with their boundaries being crossed?

Discuss body language and verbal cues that indicate discomfort.







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Worksheet

Understanding Personal Boundaries

A worksheet to reinforce the concept of personal boundaries and appropriate behavior.

List three examples of personal boundaries.








What should you do if you feel your boundaries are being crossed?








How can you ask someone for their phone number in a respectful way?








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