Self-Paced Course
De-escalation in Therapy
About the Course
A short course that gives an overview of de-escalation techniques that can be useful in outpatient therapy or clinical interactions on the ward. Useful for counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric social workers, nurses, non psychiatry medical doctors and any mental health practitioner.
This is a prerequisite to the live session of part 2 in de-escalation, where case scenarios relevant to your clinical practice will be discussed.
What Will You Learn?
- Understand the basic background of crises in clients
- Learn to identify warning signs
- Take a step-by-step approach to calming an agitated client
- Repair fracture in the therapeutic relationship, reconcile and resume therapy
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is this course designed for?
This course is designed for counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric social workers, nurses,medical doctors, and other mental health practitioners working in outpatient or clinical settings.
Do I need prior clinical experience to take this course?
No prior experience is required. This course is suitable for students of psychology, psychiatry and social work, and mental health professionals in any stage of their career.
Is this course a prerequisite for any advanced or live training?
Yes. This course is a prerequisite for the live Part 2 training, which focuses on case scenarios relevant to clinical practice.
What kind of emergencies and crisis situations does the course cover?
The course focuses on managing challenging situations that may arise in clinical encounters, both in community and hospital settings. These include emotional dysregulation, panic attacks, agitation, aggression, violence, dissociation, withdrawal, refusal to engage, and family distress.
