De-escalation with Dr Chris Taua

This event is now full and we cannot accept any more registrations.

• Are you looking for effective ways of managing difficult or risky situations?  

• Do you want to build your skills around de-escalation?  

During this interactive, scenario-based online workshop on 03 October, you will focus on yourself and your response to challenging behaviours. You will then explore effective ways of managing difficult and / or risk situations, with the aim of building your verbal de-escalation skills. 

During the workshop you will:  

• identify behaviours that ‘push our buttons’  
• identify strategies for self-control in the face of aggressive and/or distressed behaviour  
• identify why young people become angry or defensive, and recognise the early warning signs  
• discuss how trauma impacts and influences behaviour  
• describe a range of assertive techniques to help people regain control  
• discuss the importance of debriefing following challenging situations. 

For queries about this event please contact:  

Laura Biddlecombe [email protected]

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