Events in September 2022

9:00 am: Trauma Informed Care

9:00 am: Crisis Intervention and De-escalation: Being Effective while Keeping Yourself Safe

9:00 am: Trauma Informed Care

9:00 am: Crisis Intervention and De-escalation: Being Effective while Keeping Yourself Safe

9:00 am: Trauma Informed Care

9:00 am: Crisis Intervention and De-escalation: Being Effective while Keeping Yourself Safe

9:00 am – 3:00 pm
September 22, 2022

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Trainers: Julie Duncan and Alyssa Conducy

This course will provide participants with an overview of trauma including the impact on the brain, body, and lives of the individuals who experience it. We will discuss the prevalence of trauma and common trauma responses. We will review characteristics of trauma informed providers the principles of trauma informed care. This training includes practice techniques for use with individuals you serve. In addition to direct service staff, this training is also recommended for Program Coordinators.

Objectives:
• Participants will have an understanding of trauma and trauma reactions
• Participants will have the ability to identify and implement trauma informed service delivery strategies within their role as an ACT Team Member.

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9:00 am – 3:00 pm
September 28, 2022

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Trainers: Jessica Metkowski-Gulden and Kelsey Gries

This training will provide an overview of crisis prevention, intervention, and de-escalation strategies through early intervention and nonphysical methods for preventing and managing individuals experiencing a crisis. The course will include discussion of: the crisis development model, staff's attitudes and approaches, non-verbal communication, verbal intervention, precipitating factors of a crisis, importance of developing rapport and knowing clients' history, environmental assessment, rational detachment, and follow up after a crisis.

Objectives:
• Participants will have an understanding of how to continually assess safety and potential crisis within the course of their work.
• Participants will have an understanding of how to use verbal and non-physical de-escalation to increase safety in crisis situations.
• Participants will have an understanding of ways to respond should their physical safety be compromised.

Click here to register for this training.

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22 9:00 am: Trauma Informed Care 9:00 am: Trauma Informed Care 9:00 am – 3:00 pm September 22, 2022 Click here to register for this training. Trainers: Julie Duncan and Alyssa Conducy This course will provide participants with an overview of trauma including the impact on the brain, body, and lives of the individuals who experience it. We will discuss the prevalence of trauma and common trauma responses. We will review characteristics of trauma informed providers the principles of trauma informed care. This training includes practice techniques for use with individuals you serve. In addition to direct service staff, this training is also recommended for Program Coordinators. Objectives: • Participants will have an understanding of trauma and trauma reactions • Participants will have the ability to identify and implement trauma informed service delivery strategies within their role as an ACT Team Member. Click here to register for this training. Virtual Location View Location Read more

28 9:00 am: Crisis Intervention and De-escalation: Being Effective while Keeping Yourself Safe 9:00 am: Crisis Intervention and De-escalation: Being Effective while Keeping Yourself Safe 9:00 am – 3:00 pm September 28, 2022 Click here to register for this training. Trainers: Jessica Metkowski-Gulden and Kelsey Gries This training will provide an overview of crisis prevention, intervention, and de-escalation strategies through early intervention and nonphysical methods for preventing and managing individuals experiencing a crisis. The course will include discussion of: the crisis development model, staff's attitudes and approaches, non-verbal communication, verbal intervention, precipitating factors of a crisis, importance of developing rapport and knowing clients' history, environmental assessment, rational detachment, and follow up after a crisis. Objectives: • Participants will have an understanding of how to continually assess safety and potential crisis within the course of their work. • Participants will have an understanding of how to use verbal and non-physical de-escalation to increase safety in crisis situations. • Participants will have an understanding of ways to respond should their physical safety be compromised. Click here to register for this training. Virtual Location View Location Read more