Your Role in Their Crisis-Why Self Understanding is the First Step to Safe Crisis De-Escalation
Trainer
Louis Bianco, RN, CPS
Description
This course will educate attendees on how to navigate crisis situations through exploring not only what a crisis may look like amongst a number of different demographics, including the justice involved population, but also through self assessment and introspection. With the usage of education, simulation, and discussion, attendees will learn the basic symptoms of common mental illnesses, signs of crisis escalation, and skills to assist in the maintenance and de-escalation of a crisis. The group will explore themselves, learning more about their own possible biases, triggers, and responses to high intensity distress. Having accurate knowledge of ourselves, as well as those in need, offers us the best chance to safely manage crises for all parties involved.
*All attendees will receive a copy of one of Louis' books, to be signed by the author at the conclusion of the training.
Objectives:
1) Describe own personal internal reactions to crisis situations (distress, conflict avoidance, fear responses, biases, etc.) and how those reactions may impact the effectiveness of de-escalation attempts.
2) Identify symptoms, signs, and behaviors associated with escalation, crisis, and de-escalation.
3) Exemplify an ability to utilize de-escalation skills discussed in training (mindfulness, active listening, etc.) during simulations.
Louis Bianco has devoted his life to mental wellness and the mental wellness of his community. Classifying himself as an “edutainer”, Louis has used his credentials, experience, and creativity to spread messages of hope and educate the public through the very unique perspective of someone who lives with a mental illness and also works in the mental health field. Diagnosed with mental illness and institutionalized as early as age 15, Louis has since committed his life, personally and professionally, to this cause. With endeavors ranging from speaking publicly throughout the state, working with college level students within numerous human service disciplines, publishing books, serving on boards, writing and producing a musical, and providing care to the mental health community of central PA, as a nurse, certified peer support specialist, volunteer, and advocate, Louis continues to challenge the way we look at mental wellness and offer mental health care.
This training is funded in part by a competitive grant awarded through the PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
Credits Available
4.00 APA CE Credits For Psychologists, Social Workers or Professional Counselors
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Training Location
PCS Training Center
203 North 5th Street
Lebanon, PA 17046
Cancellations: PCS reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any training at any time (in which case you will have the option to receive a full refund or attend on the rescheduled date).
Refunds: Participants may cancel their registration(s) at any time prior to the training date. A 10% cancellation fee will be deducted from the original registration fee, and the remainder will be refunded. No refund will be provided if the cancellation occurs within two weeks of the training date.
- PCS is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PCS maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- People who attend PCS trainings in their entirety may receive CE credits for psychologists/LPC/ LSW/LCSW/ LMFT or general training credits, including CAC/DDAP. For other licenses, please consult with your respective licensing board.
- Following each training, participants who have attended the training in its entirety will receive a PCS Training Feedback form via email.
- After receipt of the completed form, PCS will issue a certificate via email indicating the CE credits that have been obtained.