Harm reduction is a practical, person-centred approach rooted in empathy, dignity, and respect, aimed at reducing the negative consequences of risky behaviours.

Here are six ways you can recognize when someone’s anger is escalating, along with strategies for how to de-escalate them:

Let’s look at some proven tips for staying safe and resolving potentially violent situations

The purpose of bringing down big emotions is to be able to work with clients in a way that feels safe and manageable. Here are 7 ways to help those you work with.

The Anger Escalation Scale serves as a compass, guiding therapists with precision through the intricate landscape of anger dynamics.

De-escalating someone in an impaired state is about understanding that they may not currently have full access to the thinking and reasoning skills we often rely on in everyday conversations.

I invite you to say these out loud: How was that for you? Did it feel natural, uncomfortable, or just...

When working with clients from historically marginalized groups, identifying and naming microaggressions can provide a shared language for labeling their experiences.

Every suicide intervention must include an exploration of the individual’s reasons for living, after giving earnest attention to what their reasons are for dying.

Understanding what's happening in the brain during escalation can shift how we interpret these moments and how we respond in a more effective and compassionate way.

As a facilitator of CIGD, I've witnessed the incredible benefits of this guided group process that brings co-workers together,  to share common reactions or shared sorrow.

Lateral violence is aggressive behaviour that occurs among members of a group, because of accumulated and internalized stress and oppression.