Strategies for Avoiding and De-escalating Conflict Situations

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Ramapo for Children(view reviews)

Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Training Location:

49 West 38th St 5th Floor
New York, NY, 10018

Borough:

Manhattan

Cost:

$25.00

Age Groups:

3-5, 5-11, 11-14, 14-18

Type:

Training, workshop, or forum (in-person)

Training Audience:

Front-Line Staff, Site Coordinator/Program Director, Supervisor, Senior Management

Size:

25

College Credit:

No

Minimum Education:

None

Fulfills New York State School Age Child Care SACC Training Requirement(s):

Yes

SACC Requirement(s):

Principles of childhood development, including the appropriate supervision of children, meeting the needs of children enrolled in the program with physical or emotional challenges and behavior management and discipline

Youth Professionals Core Competencies Covered:

Child and youth development; Creating an inclusive, welcoming, diverse and respectful environment; Effective implementation of curricula and program activities; Professionalism

Description:

This training program will prepare you to manage challenging behaviors, structure situations to prevent behavioral issues, and engage children in a productive environment. This workshop is designed for staff already trained in basic behavior management skills.  Participants will learn to recognize triggers in young people and strategies for preventing power struggles that cause a situation to escalate.  The conflict cycle will be analyzed and strategies discussed for intervening and proactively approaching situations to keep conflict situations from getting out of control.  Techniques and skills for setting limits and using consequences as a learning experience are discussed and individual behavior management planning is addressed.