Managing the crisis

Question 1

What are the four elements of a violent situation?

Answer 1

The trigger, the target, a weapon and stress level

Question 2

Which element of a violent situation is the easiest to remove

Answer 2

The target

Question 3

If using crisis coregulation, what should you be thinking to yourself?

Answer 3

Positive self talk or the four questions

Question 4

What situations would be best for nonverbal techniques?

Answer 4

If a child is approaching with raised hands use protective stance
If a child is arguing or threatening, use silence
If the child appears ready to talk, sit down if appropriate
If I am getting anxious, take deep breaths

Question 5

What is an example of a verbal co-regulation?

Answer 5

Once you stop throwing stones, we can go for a walk and you can tell me what’s bothering you