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š The "Calm Down" Trap
Weāve all done it. A student is melting down, and we say, "Take a breath and calm down."
Suddenly, they're screaming louder.
In the comments below, share one phrase you used to think was "helpful" but now realize was actually invalidating.
Iāll start: "I understand how you feel." (Itās a lie. You donāt, and they know it).
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š The "Calm Down" Trap
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