Pivot and Turn or Walk Away Power

I heard this phrase while working with people with disabilities.  They use this technique when a person is doing something that is annoying or inappropriate, but not harmful.  They don't acknowledge the behavior, but pivot and turn away from the person and behavior, but staying close and nearby.




Kidpower.org teachs something similar called the walk away power.  Anyone of any age can use either one of these techniques.  To me, they are very similar in principle.  When someone is doing something to bother you, such as poking or touching you, you can just move away from the person.  Not only can children use this, but adults can too.

There are times it is more powerful to speak up and use conflict resolution and other times it is better to just walk away calmly and confidently.  Sometimes speaking up can create a more escalated situation and someone may get hurt.