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Using the PACE model

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Course: Understanding Co-Regulation and De-Escalation in an Educational Setting
Book: Using the PACE model
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Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026, 1:36 AM

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A guide to using PACE to reduce conflict

Table of contents

1. What is the PACE model

The PACE model is a communication technique often used in therapy, coaching, and other interpersonal settings. It stands for:

  • Playfulness: Approaching a situation with a sense of light-heartedness and humour, which can help to reduce tension and create a more relaxed atmosphere. 

  • Acceptance: Acknowledging and validating the other person's feelings, thoughts, and experiences without judgment or criticism.

  • Curiosity: Genuinely inquiring about the other person's perspective, asking open-ended questions to deepen understanding.

  • Empathy: Putting yourself in the other person's shoes and understanding their emotions and experiences from their point of view.