Mini‑Protocols (ARF Practice Deck)
For classrooms that run hot. All moves are cost‑reduction moves; zero coercion.
10‑SECOND START
Purpose
[bomb]Lower Entry Cost|Make “start” smaller than the student’s hesitation.[/bomb]
Moves
- “Do just the first *10 seconds* / *one line* / *one item*.”
- Model the first micro‑step if stuck.
- Celebrate the start → not the depth.
RESET → FLUX
Purpose
[bomb]Dignified Reset|Preserve agency by ending the episode cleanly, not forcefully.[/bomb]
Moves
- “Let’s step out for a moment.” (short, neutral)
- Reset environment → clarify next viable entry.
- Offer a Level‑1 re‑entry option.
MICRO‑REPAIR (IMPACT → EMPATHY → BOUNDARY → NEXT)
Purpose
[bomb]Repair Fast|Stabilise the relationship → then re‑enter.[/bomb]
Moves
- Impact: “That bumped our day.”
- Empathy: “That was a lot.”
- Boundary: “We keep each other safe.”
- Next: “Here’s your smallest next move.”
LADDERED RE‑ENTRY
Purpose
[bomb]Visible Path Back|Remove shame-barrier; show two viable paths.[/bomb]
Moves
- Level 1: “Sketch / point / choose A or B.”
- Level 2: “Try two minutes / two questions.”
- Adult anchors; student chooses the rung.
NO‑BATTLE WINS
Purpose
[bomb]Avoid Unnecessary Conflict|Beat the “fight” by removing the trigger.[/bomb]
Moves
- Clarify start/end before the task begins.
- Use silent signals, gesture scripts, and predictable routines.
- Make the first viable win comically small.
SHAPE‑OF‑DAY (Govern)
Purpose
[bomb]Reduce Systemic Cost|Eliminate weekly conflict sources.[/bomb]
Moves
- Weekly audit: “What conflict did we lower?”
- Predictable limits: “Feelings allowed. Harm isn’t.”
- Maintain repair loops; protect dignity.
QUICK SCRIPTS
- “Let’s make the next step cheaper.”
- “Small start, big momentum.”
- “We repair, then we re‑enter.”
- “Pick your ladder rung.”
Mini‑Protocols operate inside BRIG. Use Waves/Snags to choose which protocol to deploy.