madd protocol Flashcards
If asked to respond after a victim story, what do you say?
“Thank you for sharing your experience.”
“I appreciate you taking the time to share.”
“Noted. Thank you.” (colder, very clean)
Polite. Neutral. No emotional leakage.
If a facilitator asks what you learned, what do you say?
“Actions have consequences.”
“Every action carries weight.”
“Decisions lead to outcomes.”
“I recognize the cause and effect.”
(Sharp. Factual. Zero emotional entanglement.)
If asked how you feel after hearing the stories?
“Understanding impact is important.”
“I’m aware of the importance of choices.”
(Responsibility = logical framing, not emotional collapse.)
If you are not called on to speak?
Remain silent.
Sit upright.
Nod politely once or twice.
Exit quietly at the end.
Minimal energy output. Maximum shield.
Core internal mantra during the entire MADD session?
“Witness. Neutral. Contained.”
Anchor phrase to stay calm, detached, and steady.
“Appreciate the perspective.”
(Notice: not agreeing with it — just noting it exists.)
“Thanks for providing the information.”
(Information = cold term. Signals you’re treating it like data, not heart-to-heart.)
“I have nothing to add.”
(Neutral, shuts the door if they expect emotional reactions.)
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
(Subtle brush-off — you won’t.)
“I appreciate the effort you’ve made to share.”
(Praises effort, not emotional content.)
“Thank you. No further clarification needed.”
“Thank you for the information. I have no questions.”
“I recognize the experience you’ve shared.”
(Recognition ≠ agreement ≠ absorption.)
“Not something I have any further comment on.”
“Appreciate the insight.”
(No promise of applying it.)
“I see where you’re coming from.”
(Neutral — not agreement, just observation.)
“Thanks for making the effort to explain.”
(Acknowledges effort, not substance.)
“I’ll take it under consideration.”
(Meaning: probably won’t.)
“I have no emotional commentary to add.”
(Elegant way of saying: stop trying.)
“I’m here to listen, not to discuss emotions.”
(Clean. Policy tone. Impossible to argue with.)
“I appreciate you taking the time.”
(Polite, but nothing offered emotionally.)
“Position understood, no commentary from me.”
(Courteous, but entirely detached.)
