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Where Do You Draw The Line?

Lesson Plan

Where Do You Draw The Line? Lesson Plan

Participants will define what personal boundaries mean to them, reflect on situations where their boundaries were tested, and develop a clear action plan to assert and maintain healthy boundaries.

Strong personal boundaries enhance self-respect, reduce stress, and improve relationships by clarifying limits and needs. This lesson empowers adults to communicate and uphold their own boundaries.

Audience

Adults

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Guided reflection and action planning

Materials

Pens and Paper, Boundary Reflection Worksheet, and Personal Boundary Action Plan Template

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

  • Welcome participants and state the objective: defining, reflecting on, and planning for personal boundaries.
  • Emphasize confidentiality and self-reflection focus.

Step 2

Define Personal Boundaries

3 minutes

  • Ask participants to write their own definition of a personal boundary.
  • Prompt them to consider emotional, physical, and time boundaries.
  • Invite one or two volunteers to share key phrases (optional).

Step 3

Reflection Activity

5 minutes

  • Distribute Boundary Reflection Worksheet.
  • Participants recall a recent scenario where a boundary felt crossed and complete the worksheet prompts:
    • What happened?
    • How did it make you feel?
    • What boundary was at stake?
  • Encourage honest, private reflection.

Step 4

Action Planning

3 minutes

  • Hand out the Personal Boundary Action Plan Template.
  • Participants select one of their reflection points and outline:
    • A clear boundary statement.
    • Specific steps to communicate the boundary.
    • A self-check to ensure consistency.

Step 5

Wrap-Up

2 minutes

  • Summarize the importance of clarity and practice in maintaining boundaries.
  • Encourage participants to implement their action plan in the coming week.
  • Offer one-on-one support or follow-up as needed.
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Slide Deck

Where Do You Draw The Line?

A 15-minute guide to understanding, reflecting on, and planning healthy personal boundaries.

Welcome everyone to today’s session. Introduce the title and purpose: understanding, reflecting on, and planning for personal boundaries. Emphasize confidentiality and encourage open-minded participation.

What Are Personal Boundaries?

• Emotional boundaries: protecting your feelings and mental space
• Physical boundaries: respecting personal space and touch
• Time boundaries: allocating your time and energy intentionally

Explain that boundaries define what we’re comfortable with emotionally, physically, and in how we spend our time. Invite a quick show of hands: who has felt unclear about a boundary?

Reflect on a Boundary Crossed

• Recall a recent scenario where a boundary felt crossed
• What happened?
• How did it make you feel?
• Which boundary was at stake?
Use the Boundary Reflection Worksheet for prompts.

Distribute the Boundary Reflection Worksheet. Give participants 3–4 minutes to write privately. Circulate to offer support if needed.

Create Your Boundary Action Plan

Use the Personal Boundary Action Plan Template:

  1. Clear boundary statement
  2. Specific steps to communicate it
  3. Self-check measures for consistency

Hand out the Personal Boundary Action Plan Template. Guide participants to choose one reflection point and fill in the plan.

Next Steps & Support

• Practice your action plan in real situations this week
• Reflect on successes and challenges
• Reach out for follow-up or one-on-one support as needed

Summarize the key takeaways: clarity, practice, and follow-through. Encourage everyone to implement their plan this week and remind them of available support.

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Worksheet

Boundary Reflection Worksheet

Instructions

Reflect on a recent instance when you felt a personal boundary was crossed. Respond thoughtfully to each prompt below.

1. Describe the Situation

What happened? Provide context and details.






2. Identify the Boundary

Which type of boundary was at stake? (Emotional, Physical, Time, Other – please specify)



3. Your Thoughts

What thoughts went through your mind at the time?






4. Your Feelings

What emotions did you experience during this situation?






5. Your Initial Response

How did you respond or react in the moment?






6. Reflective Insight

Looking back, what would you like to do differently next time a similar boundary is challenged?






Next Steps

Choose one of your reflections above and develop a clear action plan for asserting your boundary. Use the Personal Boundary Action Plan Template to guide your steps and commitments.

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Worksheet

Personal Boundary Action Plan Template

Instructions

Choose one reflection from your Boundary Reflection Worksheet and complete the plan below. Use clear, specific language for each section.

1. Boundary Statement

What clear limit are you setting? Write it as a concise, “I” statement.






2. Context

Where, when, or with whom will you apply this boundary? Describe the situation or relationship.






3. Communication Steps

Outline specific words or actions you will use to assert your boundary. Consider tone, timing, and setting.











4. Self-Check Strategy

How will you remind yourself to maintain this boundary and evaluate your progress? (e.g., daily journal, reflection prompts, accountability partner)







5. Potential Barriers & Solutions

Identify possible challenges (e.g., pushback, self-doubt) and plan how you will address them.











Plan Summary

Combine the above elements into a brief action plan statement you can review regularly.












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