Live Virtual Workshops
Train-the-Trainer: De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations
Due to the high demand for this workshop and its relevance to many workplaces, CTRI offers a train-the-trainer program for our De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations™ workshop. Training an internal trainer to deliver this workshop enhances organization know-how. It also saves costs at the same time.
Train-the-Trainer Program at a Glance
- Certification allows you to present this workshop only at your organization of employment
- Attendance at the three-day train-the-trainer session required
One-time Fee: | $2799 Certification Fee — Early Registration — $2599 |
Ongoing Fees: | $200 Annual Recertification Fee |
*fees subject to change | $24.99 Per Participant Manual Fee |
Your Commitment
- You and your employer must sign an agreement that indicates acceptance of the commitments involved. Please note that the registration process is not complete until we receive the agreement. Please email it to us at your earliest convenience.
- You must purchase a resource manual from CTRI for each participant attending in-house workshops.
- You must facilitate at least one training a year in order to maintain certification.
- You must present the workshop in a manner that is consistent with how CTRI presents the workshop.
How Train-the-Trainer Benefits Organizations
Long term, the train-the-trainer program is the most cost-effective method to train existing and new staff. With a certified instructor on staff, organizations can offer as many workshops as needed throughout the year.
Train-the-Trainer Workshop in Detail
On the first day of the train-the-trainer program, participants will take the De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations workshop™. Day two begins with a question and answer session, followed by a detailed review of important workshop content. The day concludes with facilitation strategies, coaching, and preparation to present a portion of the workshop. On day three, each participant will present a section of the workshop
Workshop Outline
Day 1 | |
8:15-8:30AM | Orientation |
9-4PM | Trainers experience the workshop as a participant |
4:15-4:30PM | Review agendas for days 2 and 3 |
Day 2 | |
9-10AM | Debrief of day 1 and Q & A |
10-2PM | Review of workshop content combined with facilitation strategies |
2-4PM | Individual coaching and preparation to present part of workshop |
Day 3 | |
9-3:30PM | Participants take turns presenting the workshop |
3:30-4PM | Final thoughts and Q & A |
The Ideal Train-the-Trainer Candidate
This workshop has been successfully delivered by CTRI Trainers for the past decade. In addition to exceptional content in the De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations™ workshop, CTRI trainers are dynamic and engaging presenters. To benefit from the same quality of workshops that CTRI delivers, it is imperative that thoughtful consideration be given to who would make a good in-house trainer. Ideally, they will have the following qualities:
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- An engaging and insightful speaker
- An above average knowledge about violence
- Previous teaching and group facilitation skills
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:
- Deliver this workshop according to the Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute standards
- Apply an understanding of adult learning when presenting workshops
- Promote a safe space for learning
- Facilitate learning for participants with diverse learning styles and needs
- Utilize a variety of strategies for classroom management
*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.
Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.
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
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.
