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Angela Kulcsar shares two de-escalation moves for upset students: give space by staying near but backing off to avoid overwhelming them, and remove the audience by pulling them out of the group to protect their dignity and reduce pressure.
Angela Kulcsar shares two de-escalation moves for upset students: give space by staying near but backing off to avoid overwhelming them, and remove the audience by pulling them out of the group to protect their dignity and reduce pressure.
My friends, 2 short and sweet strategies for de-escalation. Number 1: give space. Close proximity can help contribute to overwhelm, right? When people are right up in your business when you are already feeling upset— no thank you. Stay in close proximity so your student knows you're nearby so you can help maintain safety, you can be there if they need you, but back off. Second: remove the audience. It's not necessary. It leads again to those feelings of overwhelm. It can lead to additional safety situations, and that child is not feeling best in that moment, and nobody wants anyone to see them at their— when they're not feeling their best. So remove the audience and give space.
