Advanced Crisis Intervention
An deep dive into the factors that impact a mental health crisis, with a heavy focus on the neurobiology of trauma and crisis. Participants gain an in depth understanding of the escalation cycle, and advanced de-escalation strategies are practiced. Finally, critical incident debriefing and restorative justice practices are rehearsed through role plays. This workshop can be fully customized to fit the unique needs of your organization
Workshop Highlights
A Thorough Understanding of Crisis
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Participants gain insight and understanding into the neurobiology of a crisis, how it impacts a person's sense of safety, and how to assess where the person is in the escalation cycle.
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De-escalation
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Participants receive opportunities to practice advanced interventions at various phases of the crisis cycle, with an emphasis on prevention and early intervention. Concrete examples are discussed, as are emergency intervention strategies.
Beyond the Crisis
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After the crisis is over, what do we do? This workshop discusses the use of critical incident debriefing as a tool to mitigate and prevent future crisis incidents. For schools and residential treatment programs, tools to process the incident with clients, create Safety Plans, and implement restorative practices are taught.
Details:
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Time: 4 Hours
Delivery options: In person, virtual, hybrid
Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced
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