Activities: Offering Choices to Empower Involves them in decision-making, promoting ownership and responsibility. Tips Say, 'What options do you think might help us...
Use their Input to Create Options
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Use Verbal Affirmations
Activities: Active Listening Strategies Reinforces your attention and encourages continued dialogue. Tips Say, 'I understand,' or 'I see,' to show you're engaged in the...
Use Visual Aids if needed
Activities: Offering Choices to Empower Helps simplify complex decisions and ensures clear communication. Tips Present choices visually (e.g., gestures, written cards)...
Use Visual Boundaries
Clear boundaries create a structured and safe environment for anxious students. Tip: Mark areas with clear labels or floor taps to define spaces (e.g., group work, quiet...
Validate their Efforts
Activities: Post De-Escalation Reflection and Follow-Up Reinforces positive behavior and builds confidence. Tips Acknowledge positive behavior: 'I appreciate how you...
Validate their Feelings
Activities: Active Listening Strategies Helps them feel understood and reduces emotional intensity. Tips Say things like, 'It's okay to feel upset; let's work through...
Watch for Non-Verbal Cues
Activities: Active Listening Strategies Helps you identify unspoken emotions or concerns. Tips Pay attention to their body language, tone, and facial...
Watch for Signs of Escalation
Activities: Dealing with Aggressive Behavior Helps you assess when further action or safety measures are needed. Tips Look for clenched fists, yelling, or physical...
