How to Set Limits

Discover How Respectful Limits Support Positive Behaviour

Setting effective limits is one of the most powerful ways to de-escalate behaviour and guide someone towards making a positive choice, without resorting to control, ultimatums or confrontation.

This free resource will help you:

  • Understand the difference between setting a limit and issuing an ultimatum
  • Use CPI’s 5-Step Approach to set limits calmly and clearly
  • Learn verbal and nonverbal strategies for delivering limits respectfully
  • Explore preventative ways to avoid escalation before it starts
  • Practise using starter phrases, sample scenarios and an action plan

This guide will help you manage challenging situations, while meeting your goals and those of the person you’re setting limits with.

Download your free copy today and use it as part of a training session, team development, or for your own reflective practice.