De-Escalation Techniques with Zelpher Ferguson

De-Escalation Techniques with Zelpher Ferguson

De-escalation is a targeted intervention for children who are likely to escalate low-level incidents into aggressive or dangerous behaviour. It is carried out by a staff member using calm, non-threatening verbal communication, gestures and body language to diffuse, re-direct, or de-escalate a situation during which there is conflict.

Course Aim: This training gives experience of using the techniques effectively to reduce the likelihood of incidents escalating into extreme situations involving inappropriate behaviour.

Course Information: During the session we will:

• learn to recognise when children are anxious and in need of support with calming strategies
• practise techniques and strategies for de-escalation and addressing extreme situations
• learn to be aware of the situations in which children benefit from help to de-escalate their behaviour.

Delivered by: Zelpher Ferguson, a behavioural specialist.

Date: Thursday 23rd January

Time:  6:00pm - 8:00pm 

Venue: online 

Cost:  For bookings made -

•     up to and including 5th January 2025 * Members £35  / Non Members £65
•     from 6th January 2025 onwards: Members £38 / Non Members £71

* Places must be booked and invoices must be settled by 5th January. After this date all unsettled invoices will be amended to the 2025 rate. No refunds or credits are available to any bookings made under 2024 prices, however, changes to the name of the attendee will be free. 

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
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• Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner). If payment cannot be made within this timeframe then please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to your payment deadline, otherwise, your place on the course may be cancelled.