De-escalation

In adult relationships, conflict can escalate resulting in harmful behaviour. De-escalation is a skill that can help manage escalating conflicts.

When someone is in escalating crisis, the other person can offer a de-escalating approach through five key phases.

Graphic showing what happens when someone is in escalating crisis, the other person can offer a de-escalating approach through five key phases.

When de-escalating, remember to:

  • Stay calm
  • Be prepared in case the de-escalation doesn’t work
  • Take charge
  • Get help earlier rather than later
  • Talk about every incident with your supervisor, colleagues, or friends to debrief and learn from each other

We can work with your organisation to train your staff in Fullpower De-escalation and build healthy working relationships through our PLD and Corporate programmes.

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This has to be the most brilliant course ever! Extremely valuable as I have been in several uncomfortable situations, now I feel I could handle them confidently. Excellent life skills for dangerous situations. Emphasis on preventing and de-escalating aggressive/violent situations. A great team building exercise. Very professionally handled. Highly recommend to all staff.

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