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Agree on rules for disagreements

You know how to pause and return to the conversation.

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Done when

You know how to pause and return to the conversation.

You know how to pause and return to the conversation.

Who this is for

Disagreements without threats or violence.

Why this matters

You have an agreed pause before emotions intensify.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. While calm, state that insults, threats and blocking exits are unacceptable.
  2. Agree a pause phrase and how to arrange a return.
  3. Write a short voluntary agreement and review it after use.

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