Communicating Your Needs
Channel: UBC LEARN
Date: 20/08/2021

In this video, you will learn how to use a 3-step approach to better communicate your personal needs and boundaries.

For the full interactive learning experience, take a look at the Communicating Your Needs Toolkit on our website: https://learningcommons.ubc.ca/student-toolkits/communicating-your-needs/

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:31 What you’ll learn
0:43 Why are boundaries important, and how can they help?
2:10 How can you recognize your boundaries in a variety of areas?
2:42 How can you communicate your boundaries in a tactful way?
4:28 Conclusion

==Links and Resources========================================================
HANDOUTS
- Reflection Handout (PDF): https://lc2016.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2021/08/CYN-Reflection-Handout.pdf
- Scenario Handout (PDF): https://lc2016.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2021/08/CYN-Scenarios-Handout.pdf

ARTICLES/WEBSITES
- Read more about different types of healthy boundaries: 6 Types of Boundaries You Deserve To Have (And How To Maintain Them) (Article): https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/six-types-of-boundaries-and-what-healthy-boundaries-look-like-for-each
- Learn tips on how to create strong relationship boundaries: The Guide to Strong Relationship Boundaries (Article): https://markmanson.net/boundaries
- Learn more about how to speak up and listen in your relationships and feel empowered despite initial awkwardness or discomfort: Set Boundaries for Healthier Relationships (UBC Blog post): https://students.ubc.ca/ubclife/set-boundaries-healthier-relationships
- Learn how figuring out your limits and boundaries is part of effective self-care: Knowing Your Limits and Boundaries by Nicole (UBC Blog post): https://learningcommons.ubc.ca/knowing-your-limits-and-boundaries/
- Check out different UBC resources that can meet your wellness needs: UBC resources for student health and wellness (UBC Website): https://students.ubc.ca/health
- Learn more about how different dimensions of our identity can impact our wellbeing: UBC Wellness Centre resource for Mental Health and Intersectional Identities (UBC Canvas module): https://canvas.ubc.ca/courses/50824/pages/introduction-to-mental-health-and-intersectional-identities-resources

VIDEOS
- Learn more about how to set boundaries from UBC Wellness Peers: Boundaries by Kate and Lindsey (5 minutes – UBC Video): https://canvas.ubc.ca/courses/50824/pages/boundaries-by-kate-and-lindsey?module_item_id=2577931
- Learn different tips on how to set healthy boundaries: How do I set healthy boundaries with people? By Kati Morton, LMFT (5 minutes – YouTube Video): https://youtu.be/QulN_ZJ8dWY?t=147

RELATED TOOLKITS
- Working in Groups: https://learningcommons.ubc.ca/student-toolkits/working-in-groups/
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QUESTIONS?
To ask our student staff specific questions, or learn more about our services and resources, visit the Chapman Learning Commons website at learningcommons.ubc.ca

Thanks for watching!