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01.22.26 Calm Down: Understanding Basics to De-escalate Situations (Virtual)
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST
Category: Training
A client in a heightened state can exhibit challenging behaviors while also being a safety risk for those around them. This course will start to understand behaviors that may lead to a heightened state while share learning to identify situations may lead to de-escalation. Participants will learn to identify reactions to keep calm and remove oneself from a situation to maintain safety for all.  
 
Intended Audience: Family Centered Services (FCS) Staff; Qualified Residential Treatment Program Staff (QRTP), Shelter Staff (Child Welfare Emergency Services), Supervised Apartment Living Staff (SAL); Recruitment/Retention Training Support Staff (RRTS) Direct Care/Front-Line Staff and Supervisors.
LOCATION INFO: ZOOM
 
TRAINERS: Billy W. Claywell, LMSW has been in the human service field since 1988. He has worked as an in-home service provider, foster/adoptive care caseworker, supervisor of a family preservation project, administrator of a family and children’s program, and grant writer. He is currently the Clinical Director for Corinthian House and provides clinical oversight and therapy for their residents. Billy has also trained on a variety of topics, including trauma informed care, client engagement, and mental health. His trainings include anecdotal experiences to support evidenced based practices He and his wife were foster parents for several years as well and his family is comprised of natural and adopted children.
 
The Training Room will open at 9:10AM. Training will begin promptly at 9:30AM and end at 12:30PM.
Child Welfare Provider Training Academy: Participant Expectations & FAQ's

Please note: Registration closes 48 hours before the training. If you need help, we’re happy to assist—just email us at [email protected].

 

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