Share ascript fordeclining aninvitationwithout guilt.Identify atimeboundary forthe holidays.Name a self-care activityyou can useas aboundaryIdentify somethingyou normally feelpressured to doduring the holidays—but this year,you are choosingNOT to do it.Identify asign yourboundary isbeingcrossedName aholidayexpectationyou want toreleaseShare a copingskill you usebeforestressfulgatheringsScript forredirecting astressfulconversationDiscuss anexample of aboundarysaid calmlybut firmly.Namesomeoneyou cancheck in withfor supportRole-play a10-secondhealthyboundarysettingDescribe aphysicalfeeling whenyou need aboundaryShare alight/funnyfamilyboundarymomentGive aholidayboundaryaffirmationShare agroundingexercise thathelps youstay centeredName a holidaycomfort food ordrink thatmakes you feelgrounded.Share aboundaryaboutmaterialDo a 10-secondstretch orbreathingexercise.Identify somethingyou want to allowyourself to do (orNOT do) withoutguilt, pressure, orshame.Identify analcohol/substanceboundary youneedShare amoment youheld aboundary inthe pastName atopic youprefer not todiscuss withfamilyPractice aboundary-setting phraseusing “I”statements.Share aholidayactivity thatgenuinelybrings you joyIdentify asituation whereyou usually say“yes” but wantto say “no.”Name onevalue you wantto protect thisholidayseason.Holiday ritualyou want tosimplify orskipReframea guilt-basedthoughtPracticesaying 'No,thank you'assertivelyShare ascript fordeclining aninvitationwithout guilt.Identify atimeboundary forthe holidays.Name a self-care activityyou can useas aboundaryIdentify somethingyou normally feelpressured to doduring the holidays—but this year,you are choosingNOT to do it.Identify asign yourboundary isbeingcrossedName aholidayexpectationyou want toreleaseShare a copingskill you usebeforestressfulgatheringsScript forredirecting astressfulconversationDiscuss anexample of aboundarysaid calmlybut firmly.Namesomeoneyou cancheck in withfor supportRole-play a10-secondhealthyboundarysettingDescribe aphysicalfeeling whenyou need aboundaryShare alight/funnyfamilyboundarymomentGive aholidayboundaryaffirmationShare agroundingexercise thathelps youstay centeredName a holidaycomfort food ordrink thatmakes you feelgrounded.Share aboundaryaboutmaterialDo a 10-secondstretch orbreathingexercise.Identify somethingyou want to allowyourself to do (orNOT do) withoutguilt, pressure, orshame.Identify analcohol/substanceboundary youneedShare amoment youheld aboundary inthe pastName atopic youprefer not todiscuss withfamilyPractice aboundary-setting phraseusing “I”statements.Share aholidayactivity thatgenuinelybrings you joyIdentify asituation whereyou usually say“yes” but wantto say “no.”Name onevalue you wantto protect thisholidayseason.Holiday ritualyou want tosimplify orskipReframea guilt-basedthoughtPracticesaying 'No,thank you'assertively

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