Tone Policing

Coping Behavior

Behavioral CopingMaladaptive Coping

negative valencehigh arousal

Description

Dismissing a valid point or grievance because it was expressed with emotion.

Physiological Effects

Silencing, rage, helplessness

Reflection Tip

Am I allowed to be angry about this?

De-escalation Tip

"I can lower my voice, but the issue remains valid."

Associated Emotion Triggers (5)

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