Trauma-Informed Crisis Intervention: 

Verbal De-escalation and Conflict Resolution

 Friday June 8, 2018

This  training is designed specifically for advocates who work directly with adult or youth survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.  In addition to providing a refresher on the impact of trauma on cognitions, emotions, and behavior, this training offers hands-on strategies to de-escalate survivors in crisis and maintain worker safety. After completing the training, participants will be able to identify and use verbal de-escalation techniques to assist survivors and ensure a trauma-informed response to behavioral crisis.  Note: This is an experiential training. Participants should  dress comfortably and prepare to be on their feet and move during portions of the training. 

ODVN Trainer:  Cathy Alexander, LISW-S, Adult Trauma and Technical Assistance Specialist    

Continuing Education Credits: 5.5 CEUs Please note that CEU credit hours will only be given for the hours you actually attend training. In order to get a complete certificate of attendance for all the offered hours, you must attend the entire training. There are no exceptions.

Accommodations: If you require an ASL interpreter or have any accessiblity needs, please contact our training coordinator, Denise Kontras at denisek@odvn.org by May 23, 2018. 

Dress: Please dress casually and comfortably. Temperatures in training environments are unpredictable so please dress in layers. 

Food and Materials: Due to grant restrictions, ODVN cannot provide food or snacks. Participants are encouraged to bring what they need to take care of themselves. There will be a one hour lunch break. Participants will be provided with all hand-outs and training materials, but may find it useful to bring a laptop, tablet, pen and paper. 

Refund Policy: A full refund will be given until the deadline, June 1.  If you cancel your registration after the deadline or fail to attend the training you or your agency will be responsible for the full registration fee. Participant substitutions are always permitted.