⚡ Crisis Intervention & Emergency Response *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

1.10 – Handling Emotional Blackmail in Real Time: Emotional blackmail happens when your teen threatens harm or chaos to control decisions. Recognize it quickly: statements like “If you don’t, I’ll…” signal manipulation born from desperation. Stay composed and refuse immediate compliance; fear rewards the tactic. Instead, pause and name what’s happening: “You’re using a threat because you feel out of control.” Shift focus to safety, not surrender. Keep responses short, predictable, and compassionate without caving to pressure. Once calm, discuss natural consequences of manipulative behavior and healthier ways to ask for needs. If threats involve danger, seek professional or emergency help without guilt. Consistency teaches that love listens but doesn’t obey fear. Emotional blackmail loses power when confronted with calm truth, steady tone, and unwavering limits grounded in respect.

About this course

Training in crisis intervention techniques and emergency response strategies to ensure safety, de-escalate conflicts, and connect individuals with appropriate resources.

This course includes:
  • Scenario-based crisis intervention training modules
  • Safety planning templates and communication protocols
  • Resource guides for emergency and post-crisis support services

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