Chapter 2: Boundaries Flashcards
A border or limit that separates people from their environment and from other people. They are not simply physical and can be described as idiosyncratic and contextual.
Boundaries
What are the 5 types of boundaries?
1) Physical
2) Emotional
3) Intellectual
4) Sexual
5) Energetic
What are the 2 ways that boundaries develop?
1) Family (privacy, physical contact, emotional connection & expression, intellectual expression, sexual attitudes, and sensitivity)
2) Culture at Large (schools, media, religion, voluntary social groups)
A feeling, disposition, or expression of a positive or negative evaluation of people, objects, activities, or ideas.
Attitude
What are the 2 types of boundary models?
1) Personal
2) Interactive
The theory that views the nature of boundaries as a continuum of permeable to rigid. The degree of permeability also represents vulnerability.
Personal Boundary Model
What are the 3 types of personal boundaries?
1) Permeable Boundary
2) Rigid Boundary
3) Semi-Permeable Boundary
A boundary that allows information and feelings to flow easily in and out without barriers.
Permeable Boundary
A boundary which is very firm and distinct and severely limits the flow of information and feelings moving in and out.
Rigid Boundary
This boundary indicates a flexible relationship with the outside world and it is characterized by allowing closeness if appropriate and keeping someone at a distance when necessary.
Semi-Permeable Boundary
Boundaries based off of the Gestalt theory that views them from an interactive perspective. Described as existing relationships between individuals.
Interactive Boundaries
What are the 3 types of interactive situations?
1) Meeting at the boundary
2) Boundary crossing or violation
3) Distance from the boundary
A transgression that may or may not be experienced as harmful.
Boundary Crossing
A harmful transgression of a boundary.
Boundary Violation
Insensitive use of pronouns, inappropriate touch, and sexual misconduct are all examples of ____________.
Boundary Crossings and Violations
Lack of understanding of boundaries, being unaware of your own boundaries, and choosing to ignore therapeutic boundaries are all examples of why ____________ occur.
Boundary Crossings
The client pulling away when certain areas are touched, avoiding eye contact, and changing their communication styles are all examples of ____________.
Boundary Crossing Signals
Increasing empathy, identifying the clients’ behavioural cues, and asking questions can help boundary crossings be ________.
Avoided
Location of service, interpersonal space, money, appearance, self-disclosure, language, touch, and time are all examples of __________.
Boundary Change Agents
The act of revealing professional or personal information about oneself.
Self-Disclosure
