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

1.2 – Managing Tantrums During a Personal Breakdown: Handling your toddler’s tantrum while managing your own meltdown demands grace, not perfection. Your emotions and theirs often collide, creating noise, tears, and guilt all at once. Start by grounding yourself—press your feet to the floor and feel something steady beneath you. Speak softly even when your body shakes; the tone matters more than the words. Remember that tantrums are not attacks; they’re expressions of confusion or need. It’s okay to set the toddler in a safe space while you breathe or cry for thirty seconds. Naming your feeling out loud—“I’m overwhelmed”—helps your brain release tension and shows authenticity. Keep the room safe, dim the lights if possible, and remove sharp or fragile items. You don’t have to fix everything immediately; surviving the moment safely is success. After both of you settle, reconnect with gentle touch or short reassurance. Over time, these small recoveries strengthen emotional resilience for parent and child alike.

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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