Baseline State
- Normal
Trigger Phase
- A move away from Normal Baseline State may imply agitation.
- They are usually still rational at this stage and will respond to diversionary strategies.
YOU SHOULD TAKE ACTION AT THIS STAGE
Escalation Phase
- Agitation Intensifies.
- Rationality & Responses to Diversionary strategies decrease.
YOU MUST TAKE ACTION AT THIS STAGE
Crisis Phase
- A state of High Arousal.
- Lack of Impulse Control.
- Irrationality.
- Person does not respond to verbal communication.
YOUR SELF PROTECTION BECOMES PARAMOUNT
Recover Phase
- A gradual return to the Baseline state.
- Aggression may be Re-Released by the same or Another trigger.
CONTINUE TO USE CALMING AND MANAGING SKILLS
Post Crisis Depression Phase
- Mental & Physical Exhaustion.
- Sometimes Relationship Re-building will be needed.
YOU MAY NEED AFTERCARE