Workplace Violence Prevention for Behavioral Health Professionals

This online course is designed to equip you, the behavioral health professional, with the knowledge and skills to prevent workplace violence while providing behavioral health services to individuals in their homes and centers.

Course Objectives:

• Define workplace violence in the context of behavioral health services.
• Identify risk factors for violence in individuals you work with, as well as work colleagues and family members.
• Develop strategies to de-escalate potentially violent situations.
• Implement proactive safety measures in the home and center environments, considering client family members present.
• Recognize the importance of self-care and stress management.