Tips from ODSW February 2016: Sibling's Guide to Psychosis | Page 24

Threats-Violence-Aggression
In such events, try to calm your sibling down by
applying the:

REAL rule

Respect your siblings’ personal space. Try not to move too
close, or touch them.
Evaluate/Discuss with other family members on the next
course of action, including the possibility of obtaining help
from the police.
Appearing calm by speaking slowly, clearly and softly using
simple language.
Listen with care and concern. Ensure that your sibling know
he/she is being heard, by summarizing, repeating in a
different way what they said and clarifying what was said.

Avoid: The 4Ds
Do not portray negative
body language such as
crossing of arms, hands on
hips or pointing of fingers.

Do not hesita H