Dog Whistling

Coping Behavior

Behavioral CopingMaladaptive Coping

negative valencemoderate arousal

Description

Using coded language or actions that mean nothing to bystanders but convey a threat or insult to the victim.

Physiological Effects

Hypervigilance, feeling "crazy" because others don't see it

Reflection Tip

Am I reacting to the hidden message that only I can hear?

De-escalation Tip

Do not react to the code; address only the surface meaning or disengage.

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