Your personal bill of rights 1. I have the right to ask for what I want. 2. I have the right to say no to requests or demands that I cannot meet. 3. I have the right to express all of my feelings – positive and negative. 4. I have the right to change my mind. 5. I have the right to make mistakes and do not have to be perfect. 6. I have the right to follow my own values and beliefs. 7. I have the right to say no to anything if I feel that I am not ready, if it is unsafe, or if it conflicts with my values.
8. I have the right to determine my own priorities. 9. I have the right not to be responsible for the actions, feelings, or behavior of others. 10. I have the right to expect honesty from others.
11. I have the right to be angry at someone I love.
12. I have the right to be myself. To be unique.
13. I have the right to express fear. 14. I have the right to say, “I don’t know.” 15. I have the right not to give excuses or reasons for my behavior. 16. I have the right to make decisions based on my feelings. 17. I have the right to my own personal space and time. 18. I have the right to be playful. 19. I have the right to be healthier than those around me. 20. I have the right to feel safe, and be in a nonabusive environment.
21. I have the right to make friends and be comfortable around people.
22. I have the right to change and grow. 23. I have the right to have my wants and needs respected by others.
24. I have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. 25. I have the right to be happy.
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TMcCurdy, MA, MEd, AMS, RPT, REAT
PSYD-Doctor of Psychology Associate
Licensed Psychotherapist (LPCC) in Colorado
Expressive Arts Therapist (EXAT)
Special Education and Disability Specialist
Montessori Certified Teacher and School Leader who has worked with: Infants, Toddlers, Children, Teens and Young Adults for over 20 years
Writer, Author and Speaker
Voicemail (720)264-5818
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