Mirroring with Language

Now we will practice the exercise of mirroring with language, instead of gibberish.

Partnered Exercise: Mirroring with Language

Instructions: Pick a situation in your life where someone becomes escalated with you. For two minutes, Partner A will be upset and aggressive with Partner B. Partner B matches their intensity at 80%, without taking on their emotion or full volume. Try this for 2 minutes each way, and see how Partner A responds.