Crisis Intervention and De-Escalation with Foster Youth and Caregivers (Virtual Training)

This interactive workshop will provide participants with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for effective outcomes with youth, caregivers, and their support team. Participants will identify their purpose within interventions along with how to stabilize the youth and their caregivers, as well as ourselves in challenging situations. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice proven approaches and strategies to ensure the safety of the youth as well as the support team. This workshop is designed with the needs of child welfare professionals, including those working as part of FURS Mobile Response teams, in mind.

After attending this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand your choice, responsibility, and purpose
• Learn how to regulate emotions during crisis interventions
• Be able to successfully address each stage of the Escalation Cycle
• Learn how triggers effect mood and behavior
• Recognize how environments can contribute to escalation
• Link developmental factors for effective practice
• Enhance approach and communication with escalated youth and support team
• Strategize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques