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LESSON

Communicating Personal Boundaries

What are personal boundaries, and how can I communicate them to others?

From dealing with unwanted photo sharing to social pressures, teach students how to establish and communicate clear boundaries, turning uncomfortable moments into clear, respectful ones. In this lesson, students will learn how to formulate "I" statements and practice active listening, fostering healthy relationships both on- and offline. 

Objectives

  • Understand what personal boundaries are and why they matter
  • Practice ways to communicate boundaries using "I" statements
  • Demonstrate active listening when responding to others' boundaries

Vocabulary

Boundaries
Boundaries the personal limits we set to protect our privacy, comfort, and well-being by clearly communicating what we're OK with and what we're not
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Two silhouettes of the side profile of two people facing one another with a question mark icon to the right.
Time
20 mins.

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