Understanding Why Behaviours Escalate - Online Workshop

Facilitated by Emily McKenna

At times in our work with children and young people and their families we are confronted with behaviours that challenge us. Many of these behaviours are often children and young people’s (or their families) best attempt at coping, connecting & communicating. In sessions 1-3 of the series, we unpacked behaviour in the context of children and young people’s experiences and development in order to reframe our response and develop effective, individualised proactive strategies.

In this session of the behaviour series, we discuss our immediate responses to behaviours that challenge us and the way we work intentionally to minimise harm. Educators will be encouraged to examine their responses & reactions to behaviour and the role these have in redirecting and deescalating complex situations.

This session will cover:

• Responding to the challenging behaviours of children and young people  in crisis