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Escalation Prevention
Plan (EPP) and De-Escalation Strategies
It's always good to find an effective
stress management routine that works for
you. Some of the suggestions below could
be helpful in helping someone manage the
stress in their lives.
- Take a time-out (ex. Leave the situation/room/house)
- Call and talk with a supportive
friend/group member/relative
- Call a crisis line
- Notice your cues and where you are
in your escalation process, and continue
to add cues and de-escalation strategies
to your EPP.
- Carry around a notepad to help you
notice and remember your cues
Work consciously at slowing yourself
down
- Go for a walk
Go to a relaxing spot (ex. Nearby
park, your backyard
- Work at really listening to the other
person
- Count to ten or one hundred
- Take a deep breath
- Have a cool drink of water
- Splash cool water on your face
- Take a bath, hot shower, whirlpool
or sauna
- Share your thoughts and feelings assertively
with others when you experience them
and set appropriate and respectful
limits when necessary.
- Sit down when you are angry. Do not
stand over others in an intimidating
way.
- Listen to relaxing music
- Distract yourself (ex. Clean your
closet, your desk, your shop, your
car, your garage)
- Spend time outdoors
- Whistle, sing or laugh
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