Crisis Prevention Training by Safe Management

Crisis Prevention by Safe Management provides knowledge and strategies about dealing with difficult situations. You will learn how to build positive relationships, practice verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques, avoid injuries if behavior escalates to a physical level, and more.

This 12-hour certification (two days at 6-hours) is for people who provide support, as well as family members and caregivers. This certification expires after one year. You can re-certify (one day at 6-hours) by registering for day two of any scheduled course. If you are interested in this training as a community member who is not affiliated with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, please contact Sarah Martin at smartin@eafwr.on.ca

Trainers:

Kevin Guay – Recruitment Coordinator
Courtney Horowitz – Support Coordinator
Gryphon Sibbald – Workshop Facilitator

 

Location:

Board Room – Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region: 91 Moore Ave., Kitchener N2H 3S4

Note: If you are entering the building outside of regular office hours (Monday-Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm), please ring the doorbell to the left of the door closest to the parking lot, and we will come to let you in.

 

Registration:

Online: please fill out the form in the sidebar to the right.
In person: please call our office at 519-741-0190 or visit 91 Moore Ave. Kitchener, N2H 3S4.

Please read this important Training Information sheet before registering.

 

Cost: Free to those affiliated with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region; $95.00 CAD if not affiliated with EAFWR

 

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is geared towards an adult audience. It is designed for Direct Support People, employees in developmental services and people affiliated with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region.  This workshop is mandatory for Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region Direct Support People who work in a Quality Assurance Measure program.

Unfortunately, EAFWR trainers are not insured to provide official certification for Crisis Prevention by Safe Management. If you are not affiliated with EAFWR, but are interested in this training, you will receive the training manual and a letter from the trainer that outlines your involvement in the course and the material covered.