Group Living Course 1111 - Foreseeing and Managing Potentially Violent Behavior - Gentle Teaching Mechanisms

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Educator DIRECT CARE TRAINING AND RESOURCE CENTER INC

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

Creating safe, respectful, and nurturing environments in group living settings requires more than rules and routines. It requires deep insight into human behavior and compassionate, proactive approaches to care. This course is designed for direct support professionals, supervisors, and caregivers working in group homes or other community-based living arrangements who are seeking effective ways to recognize and manage potentially violent behavior. This course introduces participants to the principles of Gentle Teaching, a relationship-centered model of care that prioritizes safety, unconditional regard, and human dignity. Participants will learn how to identify early signs of distress, anxiety, or agitation in individuals they support, and how to intervene in a way that diffuses tension and promotes emotional regulation. The course covers practical techniques for non-coercive communication, creating safe relational spaces, and using presence and tone to de-escalate behavior. It also explores how organizational culture, trauma-informed care, and positive behavioral supports intersect with Gentle Teaching practices. This is not just about preventing crises. It's about creating a culture of compassion, presence, and connection.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Georgia State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators

Assisted Living Community Administrator

3h Resident Centered Care and Quality of Life to include Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Investigation

1h Leadership Skills and Management

Disclosure statements

Provider Information:

Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing education, offering training designed to enhance the quality of care and safety in community-based residential settings. This course educates group home professionals on proactively identifying and managing potentially violent behavior using Gentle Teaching principles.

Course Purpose and Learning Objectives:

This course provides practical tools and compassionate approaches for managing behavioral escalation in group living environments. Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Recognize early warning signs of potentially violent behavior.
Apply Gentle Teaching principles to de-escalate tense situations.
Foster safe, respectful, and trauma-informed environments.
Implement proactive behavior support strategies tailored to individual needs.

Instructor Credentials:

This course is presented by qualified professionals with extensive experience in behavioral health, community-based care, and trauma-informed practices. Instructor credentials are available upon request.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for group home administrators, direct care staff, behavior specialists, and professionals working in community-based or congregate care settings seeking compassionate strategies to prevent and manage aggression or behavioral crisis.

Fees and Refund Policy:

Course fees are disclosed at enrollment. Refund requests must be submitted in writing prior to course completion and will be processed in accordance with the published refund policy.

Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures:

This course was developed independently and is free from commercial bias. No financial relationships exist between the instructors and any commercial entities that may influence the course content. No sponsorships or promotional incentives were accepted in the creation of this training.

Non-Endorsement Statement:

Completion of this course does not constitute endorsement of specific therapeutic methods, products, or services by Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc. or CE Broker.

Course Completion Requirements:

To receive CE credit, participants must:

Complete all course materials.
Successfully pass any required assessments.
Submit a completed course evaluation.

Accreditation and CE Credit:

Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc. is an approved CE provider through CE Broker. Participants are responsible for confirming course approval with their respective licensing boards.

Contact Information:

For questions, special accommodations, or to file a complaint, please contact:

Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.

Offices in Georgia, Florida, and Michigan

Phone: 866.982.4449

Email: onlinelearning@directcaretraining.com

Website: www.gapersonalcarehometraining.com