De-Escalation Support

Practice scripts when calm. Use them when it's not.

1. W1

   What to say in meltdowns

   12 min

   Fewer words. Slower body. Warmer voice.

   Objectives

   • Pick ONE go-to phrase
   • Practice it out loud when calm
   • Use it for the first 60 seconds of the next storm

   This week's action: Put your phrase on your phone lock screen.

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2. W2

   What NOT to say

   10 min

   Swap one gasoline phrase for one bridge phrase.

   Objectives

   • Notice your default phrase
   • Choose one swap
   • Use the swap 3+ times this week

   This week's action: Catch yourself once a day and try the swap.

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3. W3

   Transition supports

   11 min

   Tiny goodbyes get tiny rituals.

   Objectives

   • Identify your worst transition
   • Add a warning + cue
   • Run it for 5 days unchanged

   This week's action: Same warning, same cue, every day.

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4. W4

   Prevention strategies

   10 min

   Don't stack hard things back to back.

   Objectives

   • Spot one stacked moment in the week
   • Move or remove one demand
   • Observe what changes

   This week's action: De-stack one thing on the calendar this week.

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5. W5

   Calm-down systems

   13 min

   Build the spot — practice on easy mode.

   Objectives

   • Designate a calm-down place
   • Stock it with 3 tools
   • Practice on a tiny upset

   This week's action: Use the calm-down spot once on a small moment.

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