De-escalation & Breakaway Techniques

Overview

Understanding different types of challenging & distressed behaviours and their causes can help individuals effectively handle difficult behaviours in various settings. This course provides valuable knowledge and practical skills for understanding the causes of challenging behaviour, preventing it from escalating, and managing it appropriately.  Participants will learn strategies for promoting positive behaviour and how to use de-escalation techniques to minimise the harm from this type of behaviour.

Course syllabus:

• Different types of negative behaviour
• Active listening
• Behaviour Response Cycle & management Strategies
• Understanding of how one’s own behaviour can affect others
• Skills to defuse challenging situations (including the impact of physical stance and positioning during an incident)
• Breakaway Techniques