De-escalation Training

Location:
Boston Avenue United Methodist Church
1301 S. Boston Ave.
Tulsa , OK

Date/Time:
January 14, 2026 - January 14, 2026
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Description:
De-Escalation Training Objectives: • Define and discuss anger, aggression, and violence • Identify how anger, aggression, and violence can be increased or decreased in client encounters • Practice techniques to self-calm when someone is increasing in aggression • Describe signs of escalation in client scenarios • Contrast responses that make the situation more/less escalated • Role play debriefing strategies following an escalation incident • Examine current organizational policies with a goal to create ones that help to prevent/respond to escalation

Additional Information:

Tulsa County Crisis Intervention & De-escalation Training 

We are excited to be partnering with A Way Home for Tulsa & the Tulsa Day Center to offer Crisis Intervention & De-escalation Training led by Josh Sanders, Director of Outreach at the Tulsa Day Center.  This training will focus on practical de-escalation skills for crisis situations, preparing volunteers ahead of winter weather responses and potential OKMRC support for emergency severe weather shelters serving unhoused individuals and their pets.  This training will also be very valuable for all response activities and everyday, difficult situations.

Tulsa County Crisis Intervention & De-escalation Training
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 
Boston Avenue United Methodist Church
1301 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa
Asbury Room

Please note:  Boston Avenue United Methodist Church is located on the corner of 13th St. & Boston Ave.