This is a skills-based workshop which will teach you how to help someone quickly de-escalate an overwhelming emotion to return to a more rational, flexible and receptive state of mind. This workshop is especially useful for parents, teachers, administrators, and front-line workers who are confronted with the emotional dysregulation of others and aren't sure what to say or do to help the situation.
This workshop was developed by Dr. Adele Lafrance, who has a PhD in Child and Clinical Psychology and is the co-director
Mental Health Foundations. After working for many years with Canadian school boards as a psychologist, Adele developed this quick and effective de-escalation tool for teachers in direct response to their classroom needs as well as their feelings of professional burnout. Adele, who is based out of Ontario, has delivered the workshop countless times to parent groups, schools and police officers. Sue Huff has been authorized by Dr. Lafrance to deliver this workshop in Alberta.
At the conclusion, participants will have:
- a quick strategy (<3 minutes) to de-escalate any intense emotion, in anyone, of any age or background
- insight into what is happening in the brain when a person is flooded with emotion and why they can't learn, receive direction or support in this state
- a deeper understanding of our own strengths and weaknesses when dealing with the emotion of others
- access to additional resources, including free webinars to reinforce skills
- the ability to role model this approach at work, at home and in the community, creating ripples of positive change around accepting and processing emotions
Zoom
Meeting ID: 868 7171 2275
Passcode: 257541
