✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

10.35 – Conflict De-Escalation in Shared Living Situations: Shared homes thrive on communication that cools tension before it ignites. When conflict begins, focus on tone first—lowering your voice softens emotion and invites respect. Listen actively before defending your stance. Avoid physical posturing or closed body language that signals threat. Suggest breaks when emotions surge; time apart restores rational thought. Use “I” statements to express feelings without blame. When discussions stay solution-focused, peace finds its footing again. Document repeated conflicts if patterns persist, then involve mediators or staff before danger grows. De-escalation doesn’t mean surrender—it’s mastery over impulse. Every calm response builds credibility and influence within your home. Learning to guide tension safely keeps relationships intact while preserving your comfort. True independence thrives where emotional control replaces reaction, transforming household friction into practice for empathy, maturity, and strong interpersonal boundaries.

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Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

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