Red Behavior Scale
Defusing Technique
SMART Principles
WELLE Module
100

This level is behavior that is harmful to self or others. 

What is Dangerous?

100

"Easy, easy, please look at me"

Calm and soothing

100

This is the A of the SMART Priniciples.

What is "Always Make it Safer?"
100

This is what the blue box on both the Red and Green Scales represents.

What is stress?

200

This level is a low-level change in usual behavior that does NOT affect others. 

What is Agitated?

200

"Do you guys know I don't like starfish"

Confusion

200

The SMART Principle which encourages having a plan and knowing as much as you can about an individual.

What is "Stay one step ahead?"

200

Three reasons people don't want to do what we ask

Unready, Unwilling and Unable

300

The second level message of behaviors at this level is "Pay Attention." 

What is Disruptive?

300

Approach, stand closer to the victim, and don't say a word

Do nothing

300

This SMART Principle encourages teamwork and utilizing the Minimum Impact principle. 

What is "Together/TLC?"

300

Three skills that is used to respond professionally to off subject or argumentative words/tactics

Planned Persistence, Tactful Interruption and Creating the Expectation of Cooperation

400

At this level, individuals exhibit an increase in Gross Motor Activity (GMA)

What is Destructive?

400

I'm glad we were able to talk this out"

Positive Reinterpretation

400

Using this SMART principle could include talking about something more enjoyable for the individual or changing the subject.

What is "Refocus the attention?" 

400

Reduce and prevent escalation by building richness into life

Green Zone

500

The second level message of behaviors at this level is "Stop Me" or "Help Me."

What is Threat of Lethal?

500

Two people are arguing over a toy, you say: "Are you still arguing about weather"?

Fake misunderstanding

500

This SMART Principle includes giving only one direction at a time.

What is "Move one step at a time?"

500

Making a request then knowing when to bail out

Generating Cooperation