Purpose: For the moment you shut down in a disagreement, and how to get back to talking.
When to use: Use this after a conversation where you froze, walked out, or stopped answering.
Worksheet prompts
- What was happening right before you went quiet?
- What does it feel like when it happens?
- What would you want to be able to say in that moment?
'I need ten minutes' counts. - Agree on a plan with them ahead of time.
Stepping out for ten minutes is fine, as long as you come back.