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

10.74 – Practicing Verbal Safety Responses Under Stress (continued): save lives when emotions run high. Practicing phrases like “I don’t feel comfortable,” “Please give me space,” or “I need to leave now” turns fear into assertive communication. Repetition builds reflex so you can speak firmly even when adrenaline rises. Keep tone calm, words short, and posture steady—clarity disarms tension faster than shouting ever could. Role-play scenarios with trusted people to strengthen confidence under pressure. Learn to use voice volume strategically—loud enough to draw attention, but never aggressive. Pair speech with exit awareness, keeping doors visible while maintaining respectful distance. The goal isn’t to argue, but to preserve safety through presence and poise. Every practiced phrase rewires your mind to respond automatically instead of freezing. Verbal readiness empowers emotional control, teaching your body that calm articulation holds more power than panic. Confidence grows every time your voice protects peace instead of losing it.

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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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