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Beyond Safety Care
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ABOUT
Beyond Safety Care is a trauma-informed, skill-based training designed to transform how staff respond to crises with youth. Instead of relying on physical restraints—which can cause harm, retraumatize residents, and damage trust—this training equips staff with practical tools to recognize early signs of escalation, de-escalate situations safely, and embed therapeutic practices into everyday living.
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Through interactive activities, role-play, and real-world scenarios, participants learn how to:
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Spot triggers and intervene before behaviors escalate.
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Use a wide range of non-physical alternatives, including verbal de-escalation, restorative conversations, and sensory supports.
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Respond as a unified team with consistent, safe protocols.
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Integrate coping skills and therapeutic practices into daily routines.
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Build a culture of safety, accountability, and healing that reduces reliance on restraint.
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This training empowers staff to not only keep youth safe in the moment but also foster long-term trust, emotional growth, and stability. It supports agencies in meeting compliance standards, improving outcomes, and building a healthier, more supportive program culture.
key concepts
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Reduce reliance on physical restraints while keeping youth safe.
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Spot early signs of escalation and intervene proactively.
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Use trauma-informed de-escalation and restorative strategies.
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Apply sensory tools and daily routines to support coping skills.
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Foster a team culture focused on prevention, trust, and stability
who will benefit
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Group Home Staff.
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Program Supervisors & Managers
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Therapists & Case Managers
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Organizations & Agencies
course outline
Section 1.
Introduction & Mindset Shift
Objectives:
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Understand why reducing restraints is critical.
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Reframe restraint from “last resort safety” to “program design failure.”
Section 2.
Recognizing Triggers
This section teaches professionals to identify early warning signs of escalation.
Section 3.
Building rapport + trust
Learn techniques to develop trust, which is crucial for de-escalation.
Section 4.
Effective communication
Get equipped with verbal and non-verbal strategies to help calm a situation.
Section 5.
Mock scenarios
Examples of real-life
de-escalation situations in a controlled environment
Section 6.
Self regulation
for staff
Gain strategies and skills to manage emotions to model calm behavior.
Section 7.
After the incident
Learn to process incidents with the child and rebuild trust.
Section 8.
Sensitivity in de-escalation
Address the importance of being mindful of cultural backgrounds and differences.
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Section 9.
De-escalation in groups
Learn strategies for handling escalating behavior in groups.
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Section 10.
Continued Learning
Learn tips on continuing skills to improve de-escalation practices.