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7 Phrases That Shorten a Meltdown

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7 Phrases That Shorten a Meltdown

  1. "I'm right here."
  2. "You don't have to talk yet."
  3. "Something is hard. We'll fix it after."
  4. "I'm not leaving."
  5. "Breathe with me. In… out."
  6. "You're safe. Your body is just loud right now."
  7. "When you're ready, I'll help."

Say one. Wait 60 seconds. Say the same one again. New words restart the storm.

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