Chapter 2: Boundaries

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

Boundaries

Question 2

What are the 5 types of boundaries?

Answer 2

1) Physical
2) Emotional
3) Intellectual
4) Sexual
5) Energetic

Question 3

What are the 2 ways that boundaries develop?

Answer 3

1) Family (privacy, physical contact, emotional connection & expression, intellectual expression, sexual attitudes, and sensitivity)
2) Culture at Large (schools, media, religion, voluntary social groups)

Question 4

A feeling, disposition, or expression of a positive or negative evaluation of people, objects, activities, or ideas.

Answer 4

Attitude

Question 5

What are the 2 types of boundary models?

Answer 5

1) Personal

2) Interactive

Question 6

The theory that views the nature of boundaries as a continuum of permeable to rigid. The degree of permeability also represents vulnerability.

Answer 6

Personal Boundary Model

Question 7

What are the 3 types of personal boundaries?

Answer 7

1) Permeable Boundary
2) Rigid Boundary
3) Semi-Permeable Boundary

Question 8

A boundary that allows information and feelings to flow easily in and out without barriers.

Answer 8

Permeable Boundary

Question 9

A boundary which is very firm and distinct and severely limits the flow of information and feelings moving in and out.

Answer 9

Rigid Boundary

Question 10

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.

Answer 10

Semi-Permeable Boundary

Question 11

Boundaries based off of the Gestalt theory that views them from an interactive perspective. Described as existing relationships between individuals.

Answer 11

Interactive Boundaries

Question 12

What are the 3 types of interactive situations?

Answer 12

1) Meeting at the boundary
2) Boundary crossing or violation
3) Distance from the boundary

Question 13

A transgression that may or may not be experienced as harmful.

Answer 13

Boundary Crossing

Question 14

A harmful transgression of a boundary.

Answer 14

Boundary Violation

Question 15

Insensitive use of pronouns, inappropriate touch, and sexual misconduct are all examples of ____________.

Answer 15

Boundary Crossings and Violations

Question 16

Lack of understanding of boundaries, being unaware of your own boundaries, and choosing to ignore therapeutic boundaries are all examples of why ____________ occur.

Answer 16

Boundary Crossings

Question 17

The client pulling away when certain areas are touched, avoiding eye contact, and changing their communication styles are all examples of ____________.

Answer 17

Boundary Crossing Signals

Question 18

Increasing empathy, identifying the clients’ behavioural cues, and asking questions can help boundary crossings be ________.

Answer 18

Avoided

Question 19

Location of service, interpersonal space, money, appearance, self-disclosure, language, touch, and time are all examples of __________.

Answer 19

Boundary Change Agents

Question 20

The act of revealing professional or personal information about oneself.

Answer 20

Self-Disclosure