Challenging Behaviours with Breakaway Techniques (Full Day)

Learn Safe & Effective Breakaway Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviour

Dealing with challenging behaviours in health and social care settings requires a combination of de-escalation techniques, safe interventions, and breakaway strategies. This full-day training course provides participants with the confidence and skills to safely manage aggression or physical confrontations while maintaining professional standards and ensuring dignity.

What You Will Learn

• Understanding Challenging Behaviour – Explore why challenging behaviours occur, how to recognise triggers, and ways to prevent escalation.
• De-Escalation & Conflict Resolution – Develop verbal and non-verbal techniques to calm tense situations and prevent physical aggression.
• Breakaway Techniques – Learn practical, low-risk physical interventions to safely disengage from aggressive individuals without causing harm.
• Legal & Ethical Considerations – Understand duty of care, restraint laws, and how to apply non-restrictive interventions in line with best practices.
• Person-Centred Behaviour Support – Focus on preventative approaches, ensuring that individuals feel safe, respected, and understood.

Who Should Attend?

Ideal for healthcare professionals, social care staff, mental health workers, and frontline teams who may encounter aggressive or physically challenging situations.

Why Choose This Course?

-Taught by specialist trainers with expertise in conflict resolution.

–Hands-on, practical training for real-life application.

-Helps teams build confidence, safety, and compliance with regulations.

Course Availability: Available as an in-house training session at your workplace or as an open course at selected locations.