Student Name: ________________________________________
University of Nevada Reno School of Social Work
De-Escalation Techniques1
Notes
Directions: During the presentation, use the following to take notes and record your own personal perspectives. Discuss this
topic and worksheet with your Field Instructor and turn this worksheet in to your faculty liaison at your 3rd field seminar class.
Theme 1:
What aspects you are confident about?
What aspects are you concerned about?
Theme 2:
What will be easy for you?
What will be more difficult?
Theme 3:
What is your “typical” body position (upright & firm, loose & comfortable)? This is the position you find yourself in
when you are not paying attention.
When you get excited does your voice get louder or quieter?
What is your personal philosophy when it comes to physical space?
1
Price, O. & Baker, J. (2012). Key components of de-escalation techniques. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. 21. 310-319.
Theme 4:
What social work skills have you learned or will you learn that will help you engage with a client in a manner that
will respect their dignity and build a relationship?
What skills do you need to practice?
Theme 5:
What is your agency’s policy on assessing for when to intervene?
What is your agency’s policy on requesting the assistance of others?
Theme 6:
What steps can you take to create a safe environment for your clients and for yourself at your agency?
Theme 7:
Have any of you thought about this as you go into field?
What are your concerns?