Non-Violent Crisis De-Escalation Training Certification
Essential Skills for Caregivers of High-Needs Children & Youth
Are you caring for a child or youth with complex needs? Do you need effective strategies to handle challenging situations safely and confidently?
Non-Violent Crisis De-escalation training provides essential techniques and practices for safely managing unsafe behaviors and situations. The training ensures that participants understand how to perform interventions responsibly and humanely, emphasizing safety for all parties involved.
Join our comprehensive two-day training program designed specifically for caregivers like you. Certification will be awarded upon completion and can be renewed every 3 years.
What You’ll Learn
This program aims to equip participants with essential techniques and practices for safely managing unsafe behaviors and situations. By the end of the program, participants will:
- Develop Verbal and Paraverbal Skills: Gain proficiency in verbal de-escalation techniques to manage escalated individuals through effective communication.
- Master Physical Restraint Techniques: Learn and practice safe physical restraint methods to protect individuals from harming themselves or others.
- Enhance Behavior Management Skills: Build competencies in behavior management to handle crises responsibly and kindly.
- Ensure Personal Safety: Acquire personal safety skills to maintain the well-being of all individuals involved in the interventions.
The program is delivered in a blended format, combining virtual sessions for verbal de-escalation skills on Day One, and in-person training for physical restraint techniques on Day Two. Participants must accurately demonstrate each skill to receive a certificate of completion, ensuring thorough understanding and application of the techniques.
Program Details
Who Should Attend:
- Adult caregivers and support workers (18+) who care for and work with children and youth with complex needs.
Upcoming Sessions:
- May 5-6, 2025 (Monday & Tuesday)
- August 11-12, 2025 (Monday & Tuesday)
Daily Schedule: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM both days
Format:
- Day 1: Verbal De-escalation Techniques (Virtual Session)
- Day 2: Physical Safety & Intervention Skills (In-Person, South Edmonton, location details provided upon registration)
Investment:
- Complete 2-day program: $200
- Day 1 only (Verbal De-escalation): $75
- Note: Day 2 cannot be booked separately
Application Deadline:
- May session: Thursday, May 1, 2024
- August session: Thursday, August 7, 2024
The Kinnections Difference
In-House Training: Our in-house specialists deliver training tailored specifically to the needs of caregivers & support workers who care for high-needs children and youth. This means you’ll learn practical strategies tailored for the population you serve. Through this training you will:
- Build confidence in managing escalated behaviors
- Reduce risk of injury to yourself and those in your care
- Join a community of caregivers facing similar challenges
- Earn certification (valid for 3 years)
Important Notes
Physical Requirements: Day 2 involves significant physical activity including standing, kneeling, and floor work.
Certification: Participants must successfully demonstrate each technique to receive certification.
Renewal: Certification requires renewal every 3 years.
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Space is limited to ensure quality instruction and personalized feedback.
This training is aligned with the Alberta Council of Disability Services standards and provides evidence-based approaches to crisis prevention and intervention.