I’ve uploaded a practical workbook for coaches, managers, and frontline staff who want to respond more calmly, clearly, and safely when someone is distressed.
This workbook focuses on:
- De-escalation with people who have experienced adversity or trauma.
- Understanding fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses.
- What helps reduce threat and preserve dignity.
- Simple phrases and scripts you can use in real conversations.
- A clear action plan to take the learning into practice.
The core message is simple: behaviour is communication. Before you try to manage the behaviour, help regulate the nervous system.
If you work in care, housing, homelessness, or any frontline setting where emotions can run high, this is designed to give you something practical you can actually use.