De-escalation Do's and Don'ts

De-escalation Do's and Don'ts Bingo Card
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This bingo card has a free space and 29 words: Create a safe space for the students to go when upset, Avoid repeating yourself, Validate their thoughts/feelings, Don't take items/personal property from them unless they are unsafe, Do not threaten to put a student into a hold, Avoid power Struggles, Use humor to lighten the mood, Act calm even if you are not, Encourage the student to take a walk or get a drink, Listen to the student, Use a calm voice, teach and practice coping strategies together, Engage in a coping strategy, Start fresh every day, Be willing to find a solution, Change the subject to a positive one, Give positive feedback 3 times as much as the negative feedback, Do not be afraid to "tap out", Invite them to do a preferred activity, Give personal space, Do not say "calm down", Offer 2-3 choices, Be consistent and fair with rules and expectations, Develop a positive rapport early on, Remove the audience, Silence is ok, Don't hold a grudge, Stick to routines when possible and Re-state what the person is saying for clarity.

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