Practicesaying 'No,thank you'assertivelyShare alight/funnyfamilyboundarymomentRole-play a10-secondhealthyboundarysettingDo a 10-secondstretch orbreathingexercise.Discuss anexample of aboundarysaid calmlybut firmly.Share ascript fordeclining aninvitationwithout guilt.Share aboundaryaboutmaterialPractice aboundary-setting phraseusing “I”statements.Identify somethingyou normally feelpressured to doduring the holidays—but this year,you are choosingNOT to do it.Identify asituation whereyou usually say“yes” but wantto say “no.”Name a self-care activityyou can useas aboundaryName aholidayexpectationyou want toreleaseHoliday ritualyou want tosimplify orskipIdentify analcohol/substanceboundary youneedGive aholidayboundaryaffirmationShare a copingskill you usebeforestressfulgatheringsShare amoment youheld aboundary inthe pastIdentify asign yourboundary isbeingcrossedShare aholidayactivity thatgenuinelybrings you joyShare agroundingexercise thathelps youstay centeredDescribe aphysicalfeeling whenyou need aboundaryNamesomeoneyou cancheck in withfor supportIdentify somethingyou want to allowyourself to do (orNOT do) withoutguilt, pressure, orshame.Reframea guilt-basedthoughtName a holidaycomfort food ordrink thatmakes you feelgrounded.Script forredirecting astressfulconversationName atopic youprefer not todiscuss withfamilyName onevalue you wantto protect thisholidayseason.Identify atimeboundary forthe holidays.Practicesaying 'No,thank you'assertivelyShare alight/funnyfamilyboundarymomentRole-play a10-secondhealthyboundarysettingDo a 10-secondstretch orbreathingexercise.Discuss anexample of aboundarysaid calmlybut firmly.Share ascript fordeclining aninvitationwithout guilt.Share aboundaryaboutmaterialPractice aboundary-setting phraseusing “I”statements.Identify somethingyou normally feelpressured to doduring the holidays—but this year,you are choosingNOT to do it.Identify asituation whereyou usually say“yes” but wantto say “no.”Name a self-care activityyou can useas aboundaryName aholidayexpectationyou want toreleaseHoliday ritualyou want tosimplify orskipIdentify analcohol/substanceboundary youneedGive aholidayboundaryaffirmationShare a copingskill you usebeforestressfulgatheringsShare amoment youheld aboundary inthe pastIdentify asign yourboundary isbeingcrossedShare aholidayactivity thatgenuinelybrings you joyShare agroundingexercise thathelps youstay centeredDescribe aphysicalfeeling whenyou need aboundaryNamesomeoneyou cancheck in withfor supportIdentify somethingyou want to allowyourself to do (orNOT do) withoutguilt, pressure, orshame.Reframea guilt-basedthoughtName a holidaycomfort food ordrink thatmakes you feelgrounded.Script forredirecting astressfulconversationName atopic youprefer not todiscuss withfamilyName onevalue you wantto protect thisholidayseason.Identify atimeboundary forthe holidays.

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