Deal with Commotion at Home

#Be consistent in your approach.[[Image:Deal with Commotion at Home Step 1.jpg|center]]
#When observing the commotion, remember to look for what isn't being spoken.[[Image:Deal with Commotion at Home Step 2.jpg|center]]
#*  This is the time when less means more. A time to listen without judging.
#Place yourself in the other persons place reminding yourself that there might be more happening for that person than you know.[[Image:Deal with Commotion at Home Step 3.jpg|center]]
#When listening, give your full attention to the person by keeping eye contact and validating the other person.[[Image:Deal with Commotion at Home Step 4.jpg|center]]
#Allow space for pauses and open expression.[[Image:Deal with Commotion at Home Step 5.jpg|center]]
#Remind yourself that commotion is often driven from a place of feeling unheard, disrespected, unloved and not appreciated.[[Image:Deal with Commotion at Home Step 6.jpg|center]]
#When looking for a solution, look inward at your role and what you can change to defuse the situation.[[Image:Deal with Commotion at Home Step 7.jpg|center]]
#Remember you can only change you and your role in the commotion.[[Image:Deal with Commotion at Home Step 8.jpg|center]]
#Often when we make a change that is positive by taking a walk or refusing to challenge the thinking of others the commotion stops.[[Image:Deal with Commotion at Home Step 9.jpg|center]]
#Often commotion escalates when we feel the need to explain and express our views.[[Image:Deal with Commotion at Home Step 10.jpg|center]]
#Remember when there is commotion you are not being heard.[[Image:Deal with Commotion at Home Step 11.jpg|center]]
#When the commotion is deescalated and the house is returned to quiet ... it is time to have a talk about what happened and problem solve for the future.[[Image:Deal with Commotion at Home Step 12.jpg|center]]
#Remember be positive ... instead of saying what you want to stop, rephrase it to what you want to see more of.[[Image:Deal with Commotion at Home Step 13.jpg|center]]
#Remember to not allow the actions of others steal your power.[[Image:Deal with Commotion at Home Step 14.jpg|center]]
#Forgive for yourself and move on keeping your power.[[Image:Deal with Commotion at Home Step 15.jpg|center]]
#Remember forgiving doesn't mean condoning the actions it just means you are refusing to allow others to own your thinking.[[Image:Deal with Commotion at Home Step 16.jpg|center]]
#Life is so short, live in the moment and make all your moments count.[[Image:Deal with Commotion at Home Step 17.jpg|center]]

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