Mastering the Art of De-Escalation Micro-Learning Course

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Mastering the Art of De-Escalation

De-escalation refers to the process of reducing the intensity of a conflict or potentially volatile situation, using strategies to calm emotions and facilitate constructive communication, as reflected in William James's quote: “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another,” which underscores the power of choice in managing conflict and emotions.

  • Complete the self-assessment
  • Watch the video
  • Complete the accompanying worksheet
  • Optional: Review the additional recommended resources       

Taking notes on the video will help you to better retain and utilize what you’ve learned.  We have also provided a downloadable version of video notes.
We recommend that you create an easy-to-find folder of all the work we are doing together, either electronically or in paper form.

Optional: Review the Additional Recommended Resources

Additional Recommended Resources

Want to learn more about Mastering the Art of De-Escalation? Check out this article:
Did this topic resonate with you and you want to go even deeper?  Here are a few books we recommend on this topic:
Check out this video about Mastering the Art of De-Escalation:
Patrick Jones - Course author
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