Windows of the Crisis Cycle

Use the phase window, not volume alone, to choose the staff move. Crisis-cycle windows and staff response Anxiety questions, scanning, tension support and simple information Defensive arguing, refusal, pacing listen, choices, respectful limits Risk behavior unsafe acts or direct threats safety, distance, trained help Recovery quiet, tired, embarrassed space now, debrief later Support Structure Safety Repair

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