Benefits of de-escalation techniques 1.
Improves active listening
2. Promotes awareness 3. Reduces conflict 4. Increases consideration 5. Promotes peaceful resolution
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De-escalation Techniques in the Classroom
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Definition De-escalation: Verbal de-escalation is a targeted intervention for use with students who are at risk for aggression . It involves using calm language, along with other communication techniques, to disuse, redirect, or de-escalate a conflict situation. (Kerr and Nelson, 2010)
Non-verbal Do
Techniques
Give personal space
Verbal Intervention
Walk away
Do’s and Do Not’s
Active listening
Do
Ignore behavior if it is minor
Seven Stages of Behavior Escalation
Act Calm
Do Not
1.
Listen
Take away items
Remove audience
Avoid eye contact
Be consistent
Slouch
Calm
2. Trigger 3. Agitation
Be quiet
4. Acceleration
Do Not
5. Peak
Overreact
6. De-escalation 7. Recovery
Avoid needing to get the last word Don’t say calm down Aggressive Be loud