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Common Good VT: De-escalation Training for frontline workers

De-Escalation Strategies for Front-Line and Office Staff: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Safer Workplaces

Date/Time
Date(s) - May 29, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Fee: $40
Register at: Register Below (scroll down)

In today’s workplaces, both front-line and office staff are increasingly encountering high-stress interactions that can quickly escalate. Whether dealing with upset clients, visitors or colleagues, having the tools to respond calmly and effectively is essential—not just for nonprofit staff but also their organization to compassionately and safely support folks in crisis.

Join us for an interactive and practical webinar designed to equip staff at all levels with de-escalation techniquestrauma-informed care principles, and policy recommendations that support a safer, more compassionate workplace.

In this webinar, participants will learn:

  • Core de-escalation techniques tailored to front-line and office settings

  • The impact of trauma on behavior and communication—and how to respond with empathy

  • Strategies to regulate one’s own stress response in challenging situations

  • How to create safer physical and emotional spaces for both employees and clients

  • Practical policy ideas for fostering a culture of safety, dignity, and accountability

Who Should Attend:
Front-line staff, administrative and office workers, HR professionals, supervisors, and anyone interested in improving communication, reducing workplace conflict, and building trauma-informed practices into everyday work.

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