Activities: Managing Personal Emotions Neutral tones defuse tension and signal a lack of threat. Tips If the other person raises their voice or shows aggression, respond...
Avoid Mirroring Anger
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Avoid Overscheduling
Scheduled breaks prevent students from feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Tip: Include breaks between activities to give students downtime.
Avoid Overwhelming Choices
Activities: Offering Choices to Empower Simplifies decision-making and avoids increasing stress. Tips Limit options to 2-3 simple choices to prevent decision...
Avoid Physical Touch
Activities: Dealing with Aggressive Behavior Prevents further escalation or misunderstanding of intentions. Tips Do not touch them unless absolutely necessary and...
Avoid Sudden Movements
Activities: Creating a Safe Environment Sudden movements can escalate anxiety or defensive behavior. Tips Move slowly and deliberately to prevent triggering further...
Avoid Ultimatums
Activities: Setting Boundaries Respectfully Encourages cooperation rather than resistance. Tips Replace 'if you don't stop, I'll leave,' with, 'Let's take a moment to...
Avoid using Breaks as Punishment
Activities: Time-Out and Cool-Down Techniques Prevents resentment and encourages positive associations by taking time-outs. Tips Frame the break as a tool for calming...
Be Firm but Kind
Activities: Setting Boundaries Respectfully Maintains control of the situation while showing empathy. Tips Assert your boundary without aggression: 'I'm here to help,...
Be Open to their Suggestions
Activities: Collaborative Problem-Solving Encourages collaboration and builds trust. Tips Validate their input: 'That's an interesting idea; let's explore it.'
Be Patient
Activities: Active Listening Strategies Demonstrates respect for their emotional state and encourages thoughtful communication. Tips Allow silence if they need time to...
Brainstorm Solutions
Activities: Collaborative Problem-Solving Encourages creativity and participation in resolving the conflict. Tips Ask, 'What ideas do you have to fix this?'
Break the Problem into Steps
Activities: Collaborative Problem-Solving Makes overwhelming problems more manageable. Tips Tackle smaller parts of the issue one at a time.
