[IN-PERSON] De-Escalation Techniques for Challenging Situations (CEUs)

This training builds skills around de-escalation and teaches best practices and strategies to better support people of all ages in moments of escalation.  The session will explore how trauma impacts the brain and how this may lead to escalated incidents, an understanding which can be useful in preventing these situations, in the moment, as well as for debriefing and prevention.  This approach is particularly useful for handling escalated situations related to substance use and posits trauma-informed de-escalation as a practical harm reductive practice.   We will focus on ways we can support people through escalated feelings while prioritizing safety for all parties.  We will also explore the importance of having a program that is trauma-informed, as trauma and escalation (and having difficulty regulating one’s emotions) are closely linked. 

Participants will be able to:   

1. Describe de-escalation techniques  
2. Review strategies for dealing with challenging situations  
3. Practice dealing with challenging situations  
4. Identify strategies for trauma-informed care 

Continuing education units (CEUs) will be offered in partnership with AdCare Educational Institute.

For questions about this training, please contact Michael Leonard at mleonard@hria.org.

For questions about CEUs or training logistics, please contact Emelie Trayah at emelie@adcare-educational.org.

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