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De-escalation Conversation Basics
Calm tense situations with communication
This guide teaches simple verbal de-escalation: staying composed, reflecting feelings, offering choices, and setting clear, respectful limits.
- de-escalation
- conflict
- communication
- listening
- boundaries
Regulate yourself first
Keep voice low and pace slow; take breaths to avoid matching anger.
Listen and reflect
Use short reflective statements to show understanding without agreeing or arguing.
Offer simple choices
Present two reasonable options to restore a sense of control.
Set respectful limits
State boundaries clearly and calmly; pause if safety feels at risk.