Trauma Informed Interventions & De-Escalation Techniques

Facilitated by Graham Perkovich, BS, CTP,CATP, Sunshine Health

About this Training:

In this training, attendees will learn how to more effectively support trauma exposed youth by using trauma informed de-escalation techniques. This course provides a robust examination of trauma and how trauma reminders impact youth behaviors.

Define trauma.
List at least 3 principals of trauma informed care.
Recognize at least 3 areas of function impacted by trauma.
List the 3 components of the cognitive triangle.
Identify 3 evidence-based approaches caregivers can use to support trauma exposed youth.

De-escalation Techniques

Providers learn the causes of aggression, types of aggression, ways to assess the level of escalation, and techniques to de-escalate emotionally agitated individuals.

Course Objectives.

-Define anger, aggression, and de-escalation.
-Discuss the various causes of aggression.
-Identify the 4 behavior levels.

A link to the training will be sent out in advance to all registered participants.

If you need assistance to participate in this training due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please contact Nicky Smith on 772-519-1910 at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled event to request an accommodation.