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Conflict De-escalation Basics
Calm tense situations
De-escalating conflict involves staying calm, using non-threatening body language, listening and validating feelings, offering choices, and pausing when needed to cool down.
- de-escalation
- conflict
- listening
- validation
- calm
Stay Calm
Slow tone, open posture, and give space.
Listen and Validate
Reflect feelings without agreeing to facts; avoid blame.
Offer Next Steps
Give simple choices or a pause; revisit when calmer.
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Cognitive Restructuring Basics
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Examples
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Why it matters
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What it is
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