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Circles of Intimacy: Adults and Teens

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  • Who is in your family?
    mom, dad, siblings, cousins, grandparents, aunts, uncles
  • People in my ______ circle can give me a big hug
    Family, some friends
  • What is expected touch you can share with family?
    Hugs, kisses, cuddles, high fives, back rubs - as long as you both consent (say yes)!
  • Who are your Trusted Adults?
    Mom, Dad, teacher, EA, other people in your family, etc.
  • Who can I give a back rub to?
    My romantic partner (boyfriend or girlfriend), some friends (if they want), and some family (if they want)
  • Should I give a hug to someone I don't know (stranger)?
    NO!
  • Can you talk about weather or sports games with community helpers?
    Sure, if you want to.
  • Name one of your paid helpers.
    Someone whose job it is to help me (teacher, EA, SLP, OT, therapist, dentist, doctor, hair stylist)
  • Can my teacher or therapist (paid helper) be my friend?
    No.
  • Who can I ask on a date?
    Friends
  • Who can come hang out or eat at my house?
    Family, friends
  • Should you let paid helpers give you a kiss?
    NO!
  • Who can rub your back?
    My romantic partner, some friends or family (if they want to), and some paid helpers like a registered massage therapist
  • Who can I talk to about my private problems?
    My trusted adults
  • Who can I ask to marry me?
    My romantic partner (boyfriend or girlfriend)
  • Is saying "I love you" to my neighbors, classmates, or teammates (acquaintances) expected??
    No.
  • Who can I dance with?
    Family, friends, paid helpers
  • Can my teacher give me a big, long hug?
    No.
  • Is saying, "I love you" to my family, closest friends, and romantic partner (boyfriend or girlfriend) expected?
    Yes!
  • Name a community helper.
    Someone whose job it is to help the community (bus driver, firefighter, police officer, etc.)
  • Where do I see my paid helpers?
    At their work
  • Can you share your private thoughts and feelings with strangers?
    No!
  • Who can I text?
    Family, friends, sometimes acquaintances like classmates, teammates and coworkers
  • Name one of your friends.
    name of anyone you've gotten to know and you both like spending time together