Lesson Plan
Calm in the Chaos Lesson Plan
Equip parents with actionable de-escalation techniques—identify triggers, apply four core strategies, and practice through role-play to foster calm home interactions.
Tense parent–child moments can escalate quickly; learning proven de-escalation methods empowers parents to model emotional regulation, reduce conflict frequency, and strengthen family bonds.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
20 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Workshop Overview
10 minutes
Step 2
Recognizing Escalation
15 minutes
Step 3
Core De-escalation Strategies
20 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
25 minutes
Step 5
Group Reflection
10 minutes
Step 6
Action Planning and Closing
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Calm in the Chaos
Workshop Agenda
Recognizing Escalation
Core De-escalation Strategies
Role-Play Practice
Group Reflection
Action Planning
Thank You & Next Steps
Worksheet
Activity
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