One of the hards, if not impossible, to train for is a family members onset of psychological issues.
04/04/22 news releases picture of a tragic outcome within a family.
When a tragedy occurs with young children it just tears me up inside.
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It could be despair, the complete loss or absence of hope. With our economy getting worse daily
I’m afraid this will become more common. 
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I know that verbal Judo does not work on a person with mental problems if they are a stranger to you. It may work with a family member that you are close with and you may be able to calm them from having a psychotic episode. But you can never really train to deal with people who have emotional problems or EDPs, Emotionally Disturbed Persons.
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It could happen to anyone.
Offer support if you notice it’s needed, with your own personal safety in mind.
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