De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations With a Trauma-Informed Lens
From Counselling Insights by Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute
June 13, 2025 · 1h 2m
About this episode
Vicki and Sheri Coburn discuss a trauma-informed approach to de-escalating potentially violent situations.
Vicki and Sheri Coburn delve into the newly revised De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations workshop from CTRI. This cornerstone training features a four-step de-escalation process designed to equip participants with empowering tools to support others during episodes of escalated anger. Sheri highlights the importance of a trauma-informed approach within this process, emphasizing how it builds confidence and success for helpers. For more resources in the areas of trauma, mental health, counselling skills, and violence prevention visit ctrinstitute.com
People in this episode
Host: Vicki
Guest: Sheri Coburn
Topics covered
- de-escalation
- trauma-informed care
- violence prevention
- mental health
- counselling skills
Keywords
- de-escalation
- trauma-informed
- violent situations
- mental health
- counselling skills
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CTRI
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