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Calming Phrases and Techniques

Modeling calm behavior to children, comforting them with the right words, and managing their fears by practicing calming techniques can help them feel safe during an emergency.

Calming Phrases

  • I’m here with you.
  • Let’s take some deep breaths.
  • We’ll get through this together.
  • Let’s count to 10 together.
  • I’ll do everything I can to keep you safe.
  • We’ll solve this problem.
  • Let’s think happy thoughts.
  • Let’s sing a happy song.
  • Let’s take a little break.
  • Close your eyes; now think of a happy place.
  • It’s OK to be scared.
  • Take a deep breath in, now let it out slowly.
  • Remember, I’m here with you, and we’re in this together.
  • Let’s think of a happy memory.
  • Let’s think of a plan to make things better.
  • We have each other.
  • We can handle this together.
  • I know this is hard, but you’re doing great.
  • We’ll figure this out.

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