Course Description: Aggression in behavioral health settings poses significant challenges for clinicians across disciplines. This course provides an in-depth examination of aggression control, covering the recognition of early warning signs, the implementation of proactive intervention strategies, and the application of de-escalation techniques. Participants will explore the distinctions between assertive and aggressive communication, the stages of escalation, and the internal and external triggers that contribute to aggressive behavior. The course also addresses post-incident procedures, ethical and legal obligations, documentation best practices, and the importance of staff self-care and organizational support. Special attention is given to trauma-informed and culturally competent approaches to aggression management, ensuring that interventions preserve client dignity and promote therapeutic safety.
This course on aggression control is designed for social workers, professional counselors, psychologists, nurses, and substance abuse counselors, who do clinical work. This course is appropriate for intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to develop or increase their knowledge of aggression recognition, proactive approaches, and diffusion strategies. It may also be useful for licensed clinicians who require clinical continuing education courses for license renewal.
Authors: DiDona
Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with detailed information about aggression control in behavioral health settings. Specifically, the practitioner will:
1. Identify early warning signs of aggression, including physical, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and physiological indicators across the stages of the escalation cycle.
2. Apply evidence-based intervention strategies, including verbal, nonverbal, and environmental de-escalation techniques, to prevent and reduce aggressive incidents.
3. Recognize ethical responsibilities related to aggression management and implement post-incident procedures, including documentation, debriefing, staff support, and behavior support plan revision.
Citation: DiDona, T. (2024). Aggression control: Recognition, proactive approaches, and diffusion. CE-Classes.com.
This course is Non Interactive .
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