Lesson 6 of 9
Opposite action: tiny brave step
About 5 min
The goal
Act opposite to an unhelpful urge, in a small way.
Do it step by step
- 1
Name a feeling that doesn't fit the facts right now.
- 2
Name its urge (hide, attack, avoid).
- 3
Pick the opposite action, as small as you like.
- 4
Do it fully — posture, voice and all — then rate the feeling again.
For parents
Never use opposite action on sensory distress. Overwhelm needs care, not pushing through.
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