Activities: Setting Boundaries Respectfully Encourages cooperation rather than resistance. Tips Replace 'if you don't stop, I'll leave,' with, 'Let's take a moment to...
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Setting Boundaries Respectfully
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Be Firm but Kind
Activities: Setting Boundaries Respectfully Maintains control of the situation while showing empathy. Tips Assert your boundary without aggression: 'I'm here to help,...
Follow through on Consequences
Activities: Setting Boundaries Respectfully Demonstrates accountability and reinforces the importance of boundaries. Tips If boundaries are crossed, enforce appropriate...
Offer Alternatives
Activities: Setting Boundaries Respectfully Provides a solution that respects both parties' needs. Tips Suggest, 'Let's take a break and revisit this in 10...
Respect their Autonomy
Activities: Setting Boundaries Respectfully Encourages collaboration rather than control. Tips Frame boundaries as mutual agreements: 'We both need to feel respected...
Setting Limits on Inappropriate Behavior
Activities: Setting Boundaries Respectfully Protects your boundaries while giving them a chance to adjust. Tips Say, 'I can't continue this conversation if you keep...
State Clear Expectations
Activities: Setting Boundaries Respectfully Sets the tone for a respectful and productive interaction. Tips Use statements like, 'I need us to talk calmly to work this...
Stay Consistent
Activities: Setting Boundaries Respectfully Reinforces the importance of the boundary and shows that you mean it. Tips Stick to your stated boundaries: 'As I said...
Use ‘I’ Statements
Activities: Setting Boundaries Respectfully Focuses on your feelings rather than accusing, which reduces defensiveness. Tips Say, 'I feel uncomfortable when...' instead...
Use a Calm Tone to Enforce Limits
Activities: Setting Boundaries Respectfully Keeps the focus on the issue rather than escalating emotions. Tips Avoid sounding angry or frustrated when restating...
