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Gain the skills to identify and de-escalate an agitated person while keeping yourself and others safe. Gain confidence in managing distress and aggression, and strategies for self-control. Learn the role of communication and the importance of debriefing following a challenging situation.
This workshop will equip you with the skills to identify and de-escalate an agitated person while keeping yourself and others safe. Gain confidence in managing distress and aggression while maintaining self-control. The ability to calm and de-escalate a situation is an essential skill for every person and is important in many work environments.
Overview and Learning Intentions
Understand why people become angry or defensive
Recognise early warning signs
Learn a range of assertive techniques to help people regain control
Understand the role of communication
Develop strategies for self-control in the face of aggressive and/or distressed behaviour
The importance of debriefing following challenging situations
Working with people experiencing mental health and addiction needs
Working with whānau
Working with Māori
Maintaining professional and personal development
Working within communities
PhD, RN, BN, MN(Distinction), PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
Chris is a registered nurse by profession with a background in mental health. She has over 25 years' experience in health/disability sectors. Her education portfolio includes mental health, disability, ethics and boundaries, communication and de-escalation, collaborative note writing, and culturally safe practice. Her PhD explored the mental health inpatient experiences of people with intellectual disability and she continues to publish on this and other topics including cultural diversity/cultural safety. She is currently Director and primary Consultant for ‘Pumahara Consultants, Personal and Professional Development Specialists’ and holds an Honorary Senior Lecturer role with The University of Queensland as well as other teaching roles with Universities around New Zealand and Australia.
Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Four
Early Bird Discount: $10 discount is available on registrations made up to 8 weeks before the workshop date (automatically applied at checkout)
Catering: Refreshments provided
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