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Course Overview

This course will give the participants the opportunity to identify what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour within North Yorkshire Libraries. It will allow the delegates to develop their skills to deal with difficult or aggressive behaviour. Delegates will have the opportunity to examine the phases of aggressive behaviour and develop an approach to remain in control. They will be able to identify triggers which may provoke an incident; understand the tactics for dealing with the situation and methods to deal with the aftermath.

Prerequisites

Training Options

  • Bespoke course written to your specific needs, at your company office throughout the UK, at our training venue or at an independent location, convenient to you
  • For further information please contact us on 0191 377 8377
  • Please contact us for further training options on 0191 377 8 377

Whats Included

  • Relaxed refreshment area at our training venues
  • Lunch and refreshments when training is delivered at our training venue
  • Comprehensive course manual and exercises

Course Content

Introduction

    What is unacceptable behaviour?
    Why is it important to recognise it early?
    Methods to identify the start of this behaviour

Causes of unacceptable behaviour

    What makes people difficult?
    What makes people aggressive?
    The process of violence

How to deal with your own anger and emotions

    Blow off steam without venting it on people
    Understand what's really bugging you
    Experience your feelings without acting them out
    Express yourself without accusation, sarcasm or hostility

Dealing with difficult behaviour

    Understanding the triggers
    Don't use 'fire starters'
    Tactics for diffusing situations
    Keeping the situation cool
    Standing back and be objective

Communications and counselling

    Using sympathy and empathy
    Speaking positively and assertively
    Using non-verbal communication
    Understanding body language and how it can be used

Action plan

    Taking it back to the library