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The Empowerment Approach Way ….

Our Expectations: For everyone to be safe, happy & able to be at their brain best

Helpful scripts & top tips

BEFORE: Prep4Best DURING: Calm Connect Support AFTER: Coaching Conversation

“Good for you, good for me, good for It’s scientifically backed to be the best If you don’t follow-up, you’ll be forever
everyone” way to help someone get back on track mopping up

▪ What should be the expectations here ▪ Connect with their experience. Box your ▪ “Don’t worry – you’re not in trouble”.
today, so everyone is safe, happy and own emotions (just for the moment). ▪ It’s not just a chat: listen, then help them to
able to learn / play / be at their best? ▪ “We’re on your side. I’m here to help.” plan how it can be better for everyone.

▪ What might you find hard? ▪ “You can either …” (give 2 options) ▪ Make follow-up part of your routine – for the
▪ What could go wrong? ▪ Give thinking time good stuff too.

▪ What could you do to make sure it goes If the child cannot get back on track, follow ▪ ‘Protective Measures’ may be needed.
well? What could you ask for? the procedure for them being somewhere Insistence, persistence, consistence, with a

Encourage the child to find a solution. they can do well. bucketful of kindness.

Stepped support actions for when expectations are not being met and others are being impacted negatively:

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1 support: 2 support prompt: 3 support prompt: 4 – New location then Coach
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Connect, offer support to get Connect again. Privately ‘We need it to be good for Follow exit procedure &
back on track. Speak privately, reinforce reminder of everyone.’ 2 mins to get back schedule Coaching
low & from the side. expectations & support. on track. What would help? Conversation.