Activities: Post De-Escalation Reflection and Follow-Up Provides an opportunity to learn and prevent future conflicts. Tips Once emotions have settled, review what happened...
Discuss the Situation Calmly
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Display Positive Affirmations
Visual reminders can help students feel secure and reduce anxious thoughts. TIp: Hang posters with encouraging and soothing phrases like 'You are safe here.'
Document Lessons Learned
Activities: Post De-Escalation Reflection and Follow-Up Helps refine de-escalation approaches over time. Tips Keep a record of what strategies worked for future...
Empower Them with Small Decisions
Activities: Offering Choices to Empower Engages them in the problem-solving process and reduces feelings of helplessness. Tips Ask, 'Which part of this problem do you...
Encourage a Safe Outlet
Activities: Dealing with Aggressive Behavior Allows them to express anger in a non-harmful way. Tips Suggest a safe way to release aggression, like punching a pillow or...
Encourage Stepping Away Briefly
Activities: Time-Out and Cool-Down Techniques Physically removing oneself from the environment helps lower stress levels. Tips Suggest moving to another room or outside...
End the Break with a Positive Tone
Activities: Time-Out and Cool-Down Techniques Reinforces the idea that breaks help with constructive communication. Tips Resume the conversation by saying, 'Thank you...
Engage in Active Relaxation
Activities: Managing Personal Emotions Reduces physical tension and calms your nervous system, improving response quality. Tips Use techniques like muscle relaxation or...
Ensure a Clear Path
Activities: Creating a Safe Environment Gives both parties a sense of control and security. Tips Avoid blocking doors or exits to prevent feelings of...
Focus on Mutual Goals
Activities: Collaborative Problem-Solving Creates a sense of teamwork rather than opposition. Tips Highlight shared interests: 'We both want to find a solution that...
Focus on Rebuilding Rapport
Activities: Post De-Escalation Reflection and Follow-Up Restores the relationship after conflict and strengthens trust. Tips Spend time re-establishing trust through...
Focus on Solutions
Activities: Redirecting Negative Behaviors Redirects their focus from the problem to finding a resolution. Tips Ask, 'What can we do to make this better for you right...
