7. Setting Healthy Boundaries with Friends (Social Skills Worksheet)

Helping Kids Set Personal Boundaries & Build Respectful Friendships

Healthy friendships respect personal space, feelings, and choices. Setting boundaries means knowing when to say yes and when to say no while making sure others treat you with kindness and respect. This CBT & ACT-based printable worksheet teaches kids how to set clear and kind boundaries so they feel safe and confident in their friendships.

What’s Inside?

✔ Drawing Activity – My Personal Space Bubble – A creative exercise where kids visualise what makes them feel safe and what crosses their boundaries.
✔ Writing Activity – My Boundaries List – A reflection exercise where kids identify their personal limits and learn how to communicate them effectively.
✔ Coping Skill – The “Stop, Explain, Suggest” Strategy – A simple, effective tool to help kids say no and set boundaries in a respectful way.
✔ Homework – Boundary-Setting Practice – Encourages kids to notice boundary-crossing moments and practice asserting their needs.
✔ Take-Home Mini Message: "Good friends respect each other’s boundaries. It’s okay to say no!"

Why Kids & Parents Love This Worksheet

✔ Teaches Kids to Speak Up for Themselves – Helps children feel confident in expressing their needs and setting limits.
✔ Encourages Healthy Friendships – Shows kids how to create positive relationships where both people feel respected.
✔ Builds Emotional Resilience – Helps children handle situations where their boundaries aren’t respected and respond appropriately.
✔ Perfect for Kids Who Struggle with People-Pleasing or Personal Space – Supports kids who find it hard to say no, feel pressured in friendships, or need help expressing their feelings.

Perfect for:
✔ Kids aged 6-12 working on social skills & building healthy friendships.
✔ Parents, teachers, and therapists looking for CBT & ACT-based resources on boundaries.
✔ Helping children who struggle with assertiveness, friendship conflicts, or saying no.

Format: Digital printable PDF
Use: Ideal for therapy, classrooms, homeschooling, or at-home practice.

Download now and help kids build strong, respectful friendships by setting healthy boundaries!