What this chapter will buildDefine emotional self-defence as awareness, response choice, boundaries and access to support; distinguish everyday learning from treatment and recognise that another person remains responsible for their harmful behaviour.
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Questions, scope and boundaries of emotional self-defencePlanned
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Awareness, autonomy and supportPlanned
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Protective skills, outcomes and situational constraintsPlanned
Examine what awareness, response skills and support can change, and what depends on circumstances or another person’s actions. Evaluate a chosen response separately from responsibility for harmful conduct; skilful communication cannot guarantee that another person will stop abuse.
Responsibility for harmful behaviourPlanned
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Everyday learning, professional care and emergency helpPlanned
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Choice within real circumstancesPlanned
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