Discuss anexample of aboundarysaid calmlybut firmly.Share alight/funnyfamilyboundarymomentName onevalue you wantto protect thisholidayseason.Practice aboundary-setting phraseusing “I”statements.Identify somethingyou normally feelpressured to doduring the holidays—but this year,you are choosingNOT to do it.Identify somethingyou want to allowyourself to do (orNOT do) withoutguilt, pressure, orshame.Share aboundaryaboutmaterialDescribe aphysicalfeeling whenyou need aboundaryName atopic youprefer not todiscuss withfamilyScript forredirecting astressfulconversationNamesomeoneyou cancheck in withfor supportShare a copingskill you usebeforestressfulgatheringsName a self-care activityyou can useas aboundaryIdentify asituation whereyou usually say“yes” but wantto say “no.”Role-play a10-secondhealthyboundarysettingIdentify analcohol/substanceboundary youneedIdentify atimeboundary forthe holidays.Give aholidayboundaryaffirmationReframea guilt-basedthoughtShare amoment youheld aboundary inthe pastName a holidaycomfort food ordrink thatmakes you feelgrounded.Share aholidayactivity thatgenuinelybrings you joyHoliday ritualyou want tosimplify orskipShare agroundingexercise thathelps youstay centeredShare ascript fordeclining aninvitationwithout guilt.Identify asign yourboundary isbeingcrossedPracticesaying 'No,thank you'assertivelyName aholidayexpectationyou want toreleaseDo a 10-secondstretch orbreathingexercise.Discuss anexample of aboundarysaid calmlybut firmly.Share alight/funnyfamilyboundarymomentName onevalue you wantto protect thisholidayseason.Practice aboundary-setting phraseusing “I”statements.Identify somethingyou normally feelpressured to doduring the holidays—but this year,you are choosingNOT to do it.Identify somethingyou want to allowyourself to do (orNOT do) withoutguilt, pressure, orshame.Share aboundaryaboutmaterialDescribe aphysicalfeeling whenyou need aboundaryName atopic youprefer not todiscuss withfamilyScript forredirecting astressfulconversationNamesomeoneyou cancheck in withfor supportShare a copingskill you usebeforestressfulgatheringsName a self-care activityyou can useas aboundaryIdentify asituation whereyou usually say“yes” but wantto say “no.”Role-play a10-secondhealthyboundarysettingIdentify analcohol/substanceboundary youneedIdentify atimeboundary forthe holidays.Give aholidayboundaryaffirmationReframea guilt-basedthoughtShare amoment youheld aboundary inthe pastName a holidaycomfort food ordrink thatmakes you feelgrounded.Share aholidayactivity thatgenuinelybrings you joyHoliday ritualyou want tosimplify orskipShare agroundingexercise thathelps youstay centeredShare ascript fordeclining aninvitationwithout guilt.Identify asign yourboundary isbeingcrossedPracticesaying 'No,thank you'assertivelyName aholidayexpectationyou want toreleaseDo a 10-secondstretch orbreathingexercise.

Holiday Boundary Setting - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Discuss an example of a boundary said calmly but firmly.
  2. Share a light/funny family boundary moment
  3. Name one value you want to protect this holiday season.
  4. Practice a boundary-setting phrase using “I” statements.
  5. Identify something you normally feel pressured to do during the holidays—but this year, you are choosing NOT to do it.
  6. Identify something you want to allow yourself to do (or NOT do) without guilt, pressure, or shame.
  7. Share a boundary about material
  8. Describe a physical feeling when you need a boundary
  9. Name a topic you prefer not to discuss with family
  10. Script for redirecting a stressful conversation
  11. Name someone you can check in with for support
  12. Share a coping skill you use before stressful gatherings
  13. Name a self-care activity you can use as a boundary
  14. Identify a situation where you usually say “yes” but want to say “no.”
  15. Role-play a 10-second healthy boundary setting
  16. Identify an alcohol/substance boundary you need
  17. Identify a time boundary for the holidays.
  18. Give a holiday boundary affirmation
  19. Reframe a guilt-based thought
  20. Share a moment you held a boundary in the past
  21. Name a holiday comfort food or drink that makes you feel grounded.
  22. Share a holiday activity that genuinely brings you joy
  23. Holiday ritual you want to simplify or skip
  24. Share a grounding exercise that helps you stay centered
  25. Share a script for declining an invitation without guilt.
  26. Identify a sign your boundary is being crossed
  27. Practice saying 'No, thank you' assertively
  28. Name a holiday expectation you want to release
  29. Do a 10-second stretch or breathing exercise.