Boundaries: A Guide for Teens - Softcover

Val J. Peter; Tom Dowd

 
9781889322902: Boundaries: A Guide for Teens

Synopsis

This book invites young people to examine their lives and relationships. It begins by helping teens define what physical emotional and sexual boundaries are. Stories illustrate how personal space and feelings can be either respected or violated. The book's spiral-bound journal format encourages teens to reflect on and record feelings about their own relationships by asking questions such as Do people respect your boundaries? Has anyone ever made you feel uncomfortable in some way? Have you ever felt manipulated intimidated or mistreated by someone you regard as a friend? How can you get a friendship that has gone wrong back on track? What are the characteristics of a good friend? Using BOUNDARIES: A GUIDE FOR TEENS will help teenagers assess their relationships with family friends classmates and new acquaintances. It will teach them how to build close and satisfying friendships while guarding against being used or abused by others. BOUNDARIES: A GUIDE FOR TEENS offers valuable lessons on how to protect the mind and body.

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About the Authors

Father Val Peter served as Father Flanagan's Executive Director from 1985 to 2005.



Tom Dowd, MA, is a former Director of Boys Town National Training.

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