Last week I had the honor of attending a CPI seminar that focused on strategies for nonviolent intervention. The event was made for those who interact with the mentally impaired or learning disabled, but I figured it would be beneficial for my career. I definitely figured right. Every piece of information was insightful and very helpful for analyzing tense and emotional interactions. I was also able to ask questions about previous situations that I experienced, as well as possible scenarios that I may encounter. I left the seminar feel much better prepared for handling student conflicts appropriately and I would highly recommend the session to anyone who interacts with others.....so basically everyone.
To summarize, the seminar talked about different emotional states and how we should react to them. The goal is to calm the person and resolve the conflict before any kind of violent actions occur. There are four different behaviors which are paired with four appropriate responses. The behaviors start at anxiety and may be followed by defensiveness, physically acting out, and tension reduction. Responses of their caregivers or educators should be supportive, have clear limits, and a predetermined emergency response procedure. If any violent act were to occur, re-establishing communication is essential.
Overall, I gained a great knowledge base by attending the seminar. I even got a certificate of completion! Definitely a bonus.
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