De-escalation Techniques

By earning De-escalation Techniques, you will demonstrate the following:

5.2 Uses intervention techniques such as diversion and distraction, validation, and therapeutic fiblets.

This badge is part of the Crisis Prevention and Intervention NTG Competency Area.

This badge is part of a series created in partnership with the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices. It specifically relates to the skills needed by a direct support professional supporting someone with both an intellectual disability and dementia.