This session will explain the neuroscience of how the brain is activated during a crisis and how to calm it using brain-based de-escalation strategies to return the client to a calm, reality-based state. Participants will also learn techniques for maintaining personal regulation when supporting others during a crisis.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the neuroscience of how the brain is activated during a crisis, and how to calm it.
2. Demonstrate techniques for maintaining personal regulation while supporting others through de-escalation.
3. Apply brain based de-escalation strategies to help the individual return to a regulated, reality based state.