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How to Support Individuals When They Feel Angry

Anger is a natural emotion to be supported rather than suppressed.

Part 3 of a three-part series exploring how we can reduce the use of restraint in our settings.

A practical tool for developing emotional literacy and describing feelings.

Kat Booker shares practical tips and discusses the importance of looking at spaces ‘through the eyes of a child’.

How calming our nervous system during crises enables us to effectively de-escalate situations.

Clare and Dave talk to Kat Booker about creating calming spaces in schools to support emotional regulation.

Activities and templates to explore different emotions during 1:1 sessions with an individual.

Emotion name cards for grouping and sorting activities 1:1 and small group sessions.

A helpful tool for identifying, describing, and understanding feelings, and creating personalised supports.

Adult Care Lead, Simon Holding, discusses issues around removing triggers as a de-escalation strategy.

A helpful reminder of key things to consider, helping you to make an effective assessment.

Practical, positive strategies to encourage co-operation and reduce the need for ultimatums.

How understanding our own triggers helps us to nurture positive, compassionate relationships.

Simple strategies to challenge preconceptions about individuals that may create expected behaviour patterns.

Accompanying resource pack for the Talking Behaviour Episode: Responsive Approaches.