On-Demand Workshops

De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations

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$149.00
3.5

Continuing Education
Credit Hours (CEC)

If you work with people, it’s crucial to know how to defuse dangerous situations before they become violent. This workshop will equip you with a trauma-informed approach to de-escalate situations with confidence, interpersonal communication skills, and empathy.

You will explore the dynamics of how our brains manage escalating emotions, identify enablers of violence, and learn regulation skills so you can confidently navigate tense situations. By the end of this training, you will have a clear understanding of how to assess the potential for violence and respond with a diverse set of interpersonal tools and strategies.

Trainer: Shelly Qualtieri, MA, RSW

Each on-demand purchase is for one viewer. Please purchase one copy per viewer.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to:

  • Explore the importance of using a trauma-informed approach in the de-escalation process
  • Identify common trauma responses and your role in escalation
  • Understand the importance of emotion regulation in successful de-escalation
  • Implement a practical de-escalation framework
  • Review and practice de-escalation strategies

Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

Some of the Topics Reviewed

  • A Trauma-Informed Approach
  • Putting Trauma Responses in Context
  • Emotion Regulation and the Triune Brain
  • The Impacts of Emotionally Heightened Situations
  • Co-Regulation
  • Overview of Violence
  • Behaviours of Concern and Enablers of Violence
  • Rating Your Workplace Risk Levels
  • The De-escalation Process: Awareness, Connection, Problem-Solving, Closing
  • Promoting Strategies for Whole-Brain Integration
  • When and How to Disengage
  • Practice Scenarios
  • Special Considerations for Unique Situations

Target Audience

This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop for anyone who wants to learn trauma-informed interpersonal strategies to de-escalate emotionally heightened situations and prevent violence.

Completing Workshop

Upon viewing the entire workshop, you will be prompted to take a 30 to 60-question test over the content, and then you will receive a participation certificate. Please allow 30-60 minutes to complete the test.

Trainer: Shelly Qualtieri

MA, RSW

Shelly is a former trainer and blog contributor. Read blogs written by Shelly here.

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