# 67. Simple Solutions for Difficult Conversations with Adults

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Podcast: [The Language of Behavior](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-language-of-behavior-7075291)
Published: 2026-05-13T19:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-language-of-behavior.captivate.fm
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## Resource

In this episode of The Language of Behavior , Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck dig into one of the most common challenges in education and beyond: how to navigate difficult conversations with adults without escalating conflict. Charle explains why people in distress lose access to skills before they lose access to emotion, and why lowering the threat, slowing the pace, and keeping your tone calm can make all the difference. Josh and Charle break down practical strategies for de-escalation, including using short, neutral language, shifting from “you” to “we,” and being firm but fair without matching someone else’s intensity. They also explore how body language, physical space, and past school experiences can influence how parents and colleagues show up in tense conversations. -- FREE The Language of Behavior Book Study Kit: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/lobbookstudy Bulk Book Discount: https://www.connectedd.org/bulk-orders Do you have any questions for the podcast? Fill out this quick Google Form: https://forms.gle/u5axHazzuyN5pry76 -- About Charle Peck: Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. She holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work as a 20+ year veteran in education (K-12). As a global keynote speaker, she delivers powerful messages of hope to educators and facilitates meaningful professional development. Charle successfully equips school staff with practical tools to mitigate teacher burnout and the youth mental health crisis providing relief to schools all across the country. Her unique lens as a high school teacher turned clinical therapist specializing in trauma makes her stories relevant and captivating to educators struggling in today’s system. You can…

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