Relationships & Boundaries (Part 2): Safety, Rejection, and Building Connection

In Part 2 of this series, Dr. Park and Alta continue their conversation on relationships and boundaries—this time focusing on safety and how it shapes connection. They explore the many layers of safety in relationships, including physical, emotional, psychological, and social safety, as well as the often-overlooked impact of rejection. Dr. Park explains why rejection can feel so deeply painful and how that pain can lead young people to make unsafe choices in an effort to connect.This episode also introduces practical tools for teaching social awareness, including concept-driven learning, forward thinking, and role play, helping kids better understand boundaries, recognize social cues, and recover from difficult interactions.A powerful and compassionate guide for helping young people build relationships that are not only meaningful—but safe.3/5/26