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COMM301

Week 10: Friendship Communication & Boundaries

Friendship Boundaries Workshop

Session Agenda

DurationActivity
10 min

Friendship types mapping

Students individually map their friendship circles; discuss patterns in small groups without sharing specific names

15 min

Friendship rules brainstorm

Groups brainstorm implicit rules; compare lists to identify universal vs. individual rules

20 min

Boundary articulation practice

Given scenarios, students practice articulating boundaries clearly and kindly; partner feedback

10 min

Difficult friendship conversations role-play

Pairs role-play addressing boundary violations using frameworks from the week

15 min

Friendship maintenance planning

Students identify one friendship to intentionally maintain; create specific action plan

Materials Needed

  • Friendship circle mapping worksheet
  • Friendship rules brainstorm sheet
  • Boundary-setting scenario cards
  • Role-play situation cards
  • Friendship maintenance action plan template