Live Virtual Workshops
De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations
June 24, 2025
(09:00 AM
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04:00 PM
CDT
)
$329.00 (regular rate)
$299.00 (*early rate)
Location:
Online Virtual
Trainer
Janelle Jackiw, MA, MEd, CCC
*early rate expires 06/03/2025
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De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations - Live Virtual - June 24, 2025; 9am-4pm Central Time
Early rate expires 06/03/2025
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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.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, 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
Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, case study exercises, experiential practice, personal reflection, and small group discussions.
*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.
Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.
Some of the Topics Included
- 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.
Terms & Conditions
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This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.
Trainer: Janelle Jackiw
MA, MEd, CCC
Janelle holds a Master's Degrees in both Criminology and Educational Psychology, and she is a Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC). Her background and practice is in the area of counselling, with specific interest in the area of mental health and wellness, stress management, suicide/self-injury, and trauma. Janelle believes that people create important change in their lives when they have meaningful connections to others and have a sense of passion and purpose for their life. In addition to training with CTRI, she carries a client caseload part-time, works for the Ministry of Justice, and is a sessional lecturer at the University of Regina. Janelle is an energetic presenter who enjoys delivering training workshops that are relevant and practical. Read blogs written by Janelle here.
