Online Academy De-Escalation Fundamentals
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De-Escalation Fundamentals

Learn verbal de-escalation techniques specifically designed for church environments. Gain the skills to defuse tense situations calmly and confidently before they become dangerous.

~1.5 Hours Estimated
Self-Paced Online
Certificate Upon Completion

What You'll Learn

Planned curriculum topics for the De-Escalation Fundamentals course.

Reading Body Language

Identify physical indicators of agitation, anxiety, and potential aggression before words are spoken.

Verbal Judo Basics

Master the art of redirecting conversations and using words to calm emotionally charged individuals.

The 4 C's Framework Intro

An introduction to the Calm, Contain, Communicate, and Control methodology for managing incidents.

Managing Emotionally Charged Situations

Techniques for handling grief, anger, mental health crises, and substance-related incidents in a ministry setting.

When to Escalate vs. De-Escalate

Knowing the line between situations you can defuse verbally and those requiring law enforcement or security intervention.

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