Clinical De-escalation

Elle Cradwick gives tips on how clinical staff can practice de-escalation successfully.

Description

Topics included in this session:

  • How to recognise and de-escalate heightened behaviours, from agitation ramping up to aggression
  • What responses are needed to de-escalate individuals at different points of the escalation cycle, including how to prevent people escalating to aggression and loss of control where possible
  • About the stress response system and what this means both for the escalated person and ourselves

 

This session is presented by Elle Cradwick in conjunction with Mobile Health.

Elle has a background in psychology (MSc) and suicide prevention & postvention, as well as in the mental health innovation space with Big Chats. As a mental health professional, she is particularly interested in supporting the professionals and community members of people going through tough times by providing education, resources and advice on relevant topics. Her presentation style is interactive, engaging, and centred in practical tools participants can implement in their professional and personal lives.