: Try to humanize yourself to captors; they are less likely to harm someone they respect.
: Negotiators focus on magnifying positive emotions and understanding the counterpart's rationale, rather than engaging in power struggles. Hostage
The psychological toll is extensive and often lasts long after the physical release: : Try to humanize yourself to captors; they
Modern crisis negotiation often uses the "Behavioral-Change Stairway" to move from listening to influence. Key principles include: Hostage