Many children in care have experienced trauma, which can impact how they react to circumstances and events that remind them of the abuse and cause them to escalate. There are many techniques caregivers can use to help children de-escalate. This course explores escalation, its causes, and strategies for de-escalation. To get the most out of this course, it is strongly recommended that trainees first take Trauma-Informed Parenting.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
describe escalation and de-escalation
describe the “thinking brain” and the “survival brain”
understand how trauma impacts children’s brains
identify phases of escalation
know how to have restorative conversations
know how to develop a plan to de-escalate behavior and how to use crisis intervention and management
2 credit hours, $10.00 per person.
Course Summary
This class explores escalation and de-escalation, including:
the “thinking brain” vs. the “survival brain”
the escalation cycle
de-escalation strategies
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Course Testimonials
This was amazingly helpful as we have a child who has anger issues and escalates sometimes easily. It provided guidance for us to help him and us cope! I am excited to work on this new skill!!
