In-Person Workshops

De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations

November 17, 2025
(09:00 AM - 04:00 PM MST )
$339.00 (regular rate)
$299.00 (*early rate)
Location: Yukon University, Room C1530, Whitehorse, Yukon
Trainer Nataschaa Chatterton
*early rate expires 10/27/2025
6
Continuing Education
Credit Hours (CEC)

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De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations - Whitehorse - November 17, 2025; 9am-4pm Yukon Time

Early rate expires 10/27/2025

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This workshop is provided in partnership with our partner organization, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI). Workshop details may be sent to you via email from CTRI.

If you work with people, it’s crucial to know how to defuse dangerous situations before they become violent. This workshop will equip you with a trauma-informed approach to de-escalate situations with confidence, interpersonal communication skills, and empathy.

You will explore the dynamics of how our brains manage escalating emotions, identify enablers of violence, and learn regulation skills so you can confidently navigate tense situations. By the end of this training, you will have a clear understanding of how to assess the potential for violence and respond with a diverse set of interpersonal tools and strategies.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

  • Explore the importance of using a trauma-informed approach in the de-escalation process
  • Identify common trauma responses and your role in escalation
  • Understand the importance of emotion regulation in successful de-escalation
  • Implement a practical de-escalation framework
  • Review and practice de-escalation strategies

Method of Delivery

Presentation, video, case study exercises, experiential practice, personal reflection, and small group discussions.

Note: A printed manual for this workshop is included, and received at the event.

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Some of the Topics Included

  • A Trauma-Informed Approach
  • Putting Trauma Responses in Context
  • Emotion Regulation and the Triune Brain
  • The Impacts of Emotionally Heightened Situations
  • Co-Regulation
  • Overview of Violence
  • Behaviours of Concern and Enablers of Violence
  • Rating Your Workplace Risk Levels
  • The De-escalation Process: Awareness, Connection, Problem-Solving, Closing
  • Promoting Strategies for Whole-Brain Integration
  • When and How to Disengage
  • Practice Scenarios
  • Special Considerations for Unique Situations

Target Audience

This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop for anyone who wants to learn trauma-informed interpersonal strategies to de-escalate emotionally heightened situations and prevent violence.

Terms & Conditions

View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.

Trainer: Nataschaa Chatterton

Nataschaa has a Masters in Conflict Analysis and Management and has worked as a mediator, coach, facilitator and counselor. She has lived in rural Yukon for ten years working with First Nations governments and communities. Nataschaa’s work is founded on the beliefs of the value of all perspectives, the innate desire we each have to be accepted and that our history does not need to dictate our future. Her approach includes encouraging space for the wisdom and strengths of the group and the individual to surface and co-creation to occur. She is passionate about teaching, listening and sharing.

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Yukon University, Room C1530, Whitehorse YT

https://www.yukonu.ca/ 867-668-8800
500 College Drive, Whitehorse Whitehorse YT Y1A 5K4
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