Seven things to say before “calm down”
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Seven lines for a big feeling, in order: what to say first, then, and after.
What the sheet says
First
“I’m here. Take your time.”
“That was really hard.”
Then
“Let’s breathe out together.”
“You’re safe. Come to me when you want.”
“I can see it feels really big.”
After
“Let’s sort it out together.”
“I love you, no matter what.”
Hitting or throwing? Stop that first, calmly.