From Escalation to Connection: Trauma-informed, Culturally Responsive Crisis Prevention & De-escalation in Schools


Thursday, June 4th, 9am-12pm

Live Online Workshop

5 CEs for NYS LMSW, LCSW, LMHCs

From Escalation to Connection: Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Crisis Prevention & De-escalation in Schools
$50.00

Participants will learn how trauma, culture, identity, and systemic inequities shape youth behavior and emotional regulation in school-based settings. This session will introduce culturally responsive, trauma-informed de-escalation strategies that promote safety, connection, and regulation during moments of crisis.

Attendees will leave with practical tools they can immediately apply to reduce escalation while honoring youths’ lived experiences and strengths. This workshop is ideal for professionals seeking effective, equity-centered approaches to working with highly impacted youth.

Participants will learn how trauma, culture, identity, and systemic inequities shape youth behavior and emotional regulation in school-based settings. This session will introduce culturally responsive, trauma-informed de-escalation strategies that promote safety, connection, and regulation during moments of crisis.

Attendees will leave with practical tools they can immediately apply to reduce escalation while honoring youths’ lived experiences and strengths. This workshop is ideal for professionals seeking effective, equity-centered approaches to working with highly impacted youth.

See what attendees have to say about Emily’s workshop.

  • "So grateful for this! Emily is engaging and dynamic and is super knowledgeable! I have strategies to take back to work tomorrow!"

    NYC School Social Worker, Workshop Attendee, April, 2026

  • "Thank you for an incredible workshop!! So much of this I’m excited to bring back and support with teacher development as we plan for next school year and behavioral intervention."

    NYC School Social Worker, Workshop Attendee, April, 2026

  • "I absolutely loved this workshop and Emily in general. She is so engaging and makes people feel comfortable."

    NYC School Social Worker, Workshop Attendee, April, 2026