Safety Script
Watch the video to learn about Safety Scripts and why they are helpful for a youth to feel safe and regulated. Review the example Safety Scripts and then create your own using the Safety Script template in this toolkit.
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Learn about the power of Safety Scripts as Mary Vicario explains why this strategy is effective and how to create Safety Scripts for youth in the home and school environments.
Video: Safety Script
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Activities
Review situations where Safety Scripts were used to support youth to remain safe in stressful situations. Click to reveal Safety Scripts.
We want this to be a safe place
And we won’t let anyone hit or punch you
So, I can’t let you hit or punch anyone else
Because this is a safe place.
We want this to be our safe place
It’s important that we use the calming area when we feel unsafe or nervous
So, I am going to use the calming area when I feel unsafe or nervous
Because we want this to be our safe place
Downloads
Safety Scripts Templates and Guide
Use the Safety Scripts Templates and Guide document to review several formats for a Safety Script. Select the desired templates and complete Safety Scripts for youth in the ICF and in school.
Download Safety Scripts Templates and Guide