De-escalation: Tools For Peers In Crisis Moments
Information
Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Identify the neurology of escalation and emotion regulation.
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Describe a response model for Peers in escalated situations.
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Practice verbal strategies that help peers build cooperation in a crisis.
Educational Goal
Peers will be able to better support community members that are escalated or dysregulated. The goal is to develop a model of crisis de-escalation that focuses on helping the community member self-regulate.
Description
Supporting people who are upset and dysregulated is a more important skillset than ever before. To keep spaces safe for everyone, Peer Specialists need a toolkit of de-escalation strategies that help the upset person self-regulate and move toward problem solving. This workshop promotes a trauma-informed, non-punitive approach to managing conflict that builds on shared values.
Target Audience
- Peer Support Specialist
Presenters
Raymond Young, CPS, BA has 15 years of experience training diverse groups of adult, youth, and adolescent learners prior to joining the Training Institute at People Incorporated Mental Health Services. He has trained mental health workers, police officers, transportation professionals, business partners, and clients. Ray received his certification as a Certified Peer Specialist from the Minnesota Department of Human Services in 2017 and has since worked with individuals with various mental health conditions and behavioral health concerns. He has also studied Drug and Alcohol Counseling. Ray has a passion for working with youth in Youth Leadership Programs and as a mentor in the community.
Financially Sponsored By
- LDH / Office of Behavioral Health / Peer Support Specialists