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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with most that “calm down” is usually infuriating. It’s kind of like telling someone having an asthma attack to “breathe.” I think more thoughtful responses that may include the words calm, down, or breathe can be helpful. “Stop crying” in the middle of a toddler tantrum is another unhelpful response, and about as useful as calm down. Take a deep breath, let’s take a break and discuss when emotions aren’t so high, here’s your inhaler, etc, could be helpful variations, but it’s all situational. Sometimes the right response involves taking a break, sometimes it means finding a way to continue the conversation. It pretty much always involves empathy and validation, listening, and words that aren’t dismissive. [/quote]
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