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School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton

ELDR: A Simple 4 Part Framework for De-Escalation Success

Jul 2, 2023
Discover the key components of successful de-escalation in schools, including the physiological changes in the brain during dysregulation. Learn about a brand new four-part framework for effective de-escalation. Explore the challenges faced by adults in resolving school incidents and the importance of repairing relationships in conflict resolution.
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Quick takeaways

  • De-escalating behavior requires removing threats, reducing emotions, and delaying problem resolution, as rushing into justice can escalate behavior.
  • The ELDR framework for de-escalation involves focusing on emotion management, changing location, using distraction, and resolving the situation while also rebooting the relationship with the child.

Deep dives

De-escalation process and importance of not rushing resolution

The podcast episode discusses the importance of de-escalating situations with emotionally heightened students before attempting to resolve conflicts. It highlights the need to remove threats, reduce emotions, and delay problem resolution. The hosts emphasize that rushing into immediate justice can actually escalate behavior rather than de-escalate it, and that it takes time for stress chemicals to drain away and for the child to return to a calm state.

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