De-escalation and Crisis Intervention Training
Sat, Apr 06
|Trinity Cathedral Portland
Kate Gillespie, licensed clinical social worker, returns to Trinity to provide hands-on training, outlining techniques to safely assist our guests whose behavior may be stressful for other guests and our volunteers. (In person)
Time & Location
Apr 06, 2024, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
Trinity Cathedral Portland
About the Event
Kate Gillespie, licensed clinical social worker, returns to Trinity to provide hands-on training, outlining techniques to safely assist our guests whose behavior may be stressful for other guests and our volunteers. In person only.
Register in advance: https://onrealm.org/TrinityEpiscopalpdx/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=N2I3MzVkNDgtY2MzYS00YTk2LTkyZmMtYjEzOTAxNzAyNmM3
About the training: De-escalation training provides skills & assessment tools to help front line workers connect with those in crisis, maintain personal safety, and recognize when someone might need a higher level of care. The training focuses on a person-centered model rooted in the belief that each person deserves respect and dignity, regardless of their situation. Our role is to be available to help out where we can, with the least intervention necessary to facilitate a healthy and safe environment for everyone.
About the presenter: Kate Gillespie, LCSW, is The Executive Director of Luminescence Counseling and Consulting. She is a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and a training facilitator. Kate’s focus is in supporting…