Responding to Challenging Behaviours
Discover the science behind challenging behaviours, learn practical strategies and practice new skills in a safe, simulated environment.
Respond with confidence and clarity to transform challenging situations.
Available for:
Education
Non-Profits
This one-day training is available both virtually and in person. It’s designed to equip you with evidence-based strategies for co-regulating heightened behaviours through a deepened understanding of trauma and its effects on self-regulation.
You’ll gain practical strategies and resources you can implement today, including a wide range of regulation strategies and a support plan template. The course culminates with dynamic role plays featuring actors to help you confidently apply your new skills in real-world scenarios.
Course Options
| Hours | Mode |
|---|---|
| 8 | in-person |
| 8 | online |
| 8 | blended |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Articulate the foundational concepts of trauma theory with a focus on individuals in particularly heightened states.
- Understand and implement de-escalation strategies that focus on bottom-up regulation.
- Understand and implement co-regulation strategies.
- Understand and utilise negotiation skills to navigate a safe outcome for both the professional and the individual.
Learning Activities
Self-Care Plan
Participants reflect on dysregulation within their bodies and how this can be recognised to mitigate the impact on responding to dysregulated individuals effectively.
De-escalation Role-Play
Participants hone their de-escalation skills by engaging with actors in controlled scenarios, focusing on communication, empathy, and safety.