YEC Training: Boundary Setting & Relationship Building

What are some elements of a healthy boundary when working with youth?

• Role Clarity; Respect for Privacy; Consistency & Fairness

• Ignoring privacy; Prying into each other's personal lives

• Unscheduled contact; Communication without parental consent

• How do you effectively communicate boundaries with your age demographic of children?

• Younger Children: scold them into respecting the boundary

  Older Children: let them make their own choices without oversight

• • Younger Children: set boundary, explain briefly why this is important

  • Older Children: explain justification for the boundary

• Younger Children: use complex language so that they are more inclined to listen

  Older Children: let them do what they want to do

What is a method to build trust with a child?

• Pry into their personal life

• Let them do whatever they want

• Focus on the project only

• Affirm their value

What is an example of a boundary being crossed?

• Playing favorites

• Forcing hugs/contact

• Acknowledging experiences

• Asking invasive questions

What are some nonverbal ways to show engagement?

• Avoiding Eye Contact

• Open Body Language

• Using a Sarcastic Tone

• Crossing Arms

What are respectful ways to respond when a child shares their emotions?

• Interrupt them to give advice

• Make eye contact and listen without interrupting

• Ignore them as they will likely calm down after a while