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De-Escalate at the Doorway

  • 1:45 min
  • Published lesson

When a resident answers the door upset, don’t match their energy—lower yours. Use the AER method: Acknowledge, Empathize, and Reassure. It’s not personal—it’s the problem. Stay calm, find a solution, and leave them feeling heard and helped.

EducatorMark CukroPresident of Plus One Consulting and Founder of Service Team Training

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