Strengths, Needs and Challenges of Youth: De-escalation Strategies (Module 2)

This Safe for Children live online course is ideal for school leaders, teachers, teacher aides, OSCAR staff, recreation staff, ECE and childcare, teacher support staff, health care workers, counsellors and parents/caregivers.  

Date: Tuesday 17 November 2026 

Time: 8:30am–9:30am 

Cost: $65.22 + GST (Total $75) per person 

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Our full training programme is made up of one 60-minute module and meets online once. 

Facilitators: Karina Schreurs, Donna Bouzaid 

De-escalation strategies (Module 2) - Key takeaways:

• Stages of escalation and matching responses. 
• De‑escalation scripts (what to say/what not to say).
• Co‑regulation strategies using voice, pace, posture, space.
• Quick environmental adjustments to reduce arousal.
• Safe debriefs and restorative next steps.
• When to escalate concerns.

This course is interactive and engages participants. You will be able to ask questions and they will be answered while you are watching. 

You will be invited to complete our multi-choice quiz to gain your relevant certificate of training.

Can’t make the live online training date? No problem – you can register to receive a recording so you can listen and learn at a time that fits with your busy schedule.

More information and to register 

Select ‘View recording’ when registering. 

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Upcoming Strengths, Needs and Challenges of Youth: De-escalation Strategies (Module 2) course dates

With our online 24/7 access through the Listen On-Demand option, you can complete this course today! Pay and download now (coming soon). 

Recommended follow-on modules.

We recommend that after completing this course, you also complete Developmental Trauma – Supporting tamariki and rangatahi (Experience to practice: Module 1) for a better understanding.

Module 1