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Calm and Confident: De-Escalation Strategies for Middle School Students

Completed by 4 learners
Ages 10-14
Live One-Time Class
This course is designed specifically for middle school students to equip them with effective de-escalation strategies in various situations, enabling them to handle conflicts and difficult situations in a composed and assertive manner.
Average rating:
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Number of reviews:
(1 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
3-12 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

De-escalation is an important skill for everyone, especially for middle school students. In this presentation, we will talk about what de-escalation means, why it's important, and how to do it effectively.

We'll start by defining de-escalation as a technique used to reduce the intensity of a situation. This can be helpful in situations where emotions are running high, such as an argument with a friend or a disagreement with a teacher.

Next, we'll explore why de-escalation is important. When we're in a heated situation, our brain goes into "fight or flight" mode, making it harder for us to think clearly and make good decisions. By using de-escalation techniques, we can calm ourselves down and think more clearly, making it easier to resolve conflicts and make better choices.

Finally, we'll cover some effective de-escalation techniques that middle school students can use in various situations. 

Overall, this presentation will provide middle school students with valuable tools for managing their emotions and resolving conflicts in a healthy way.

Learning Goals

By the end of this course, students will have gained valuable skills and strategies to handle conflicts and challenging situations with calmness and confidence. They will be equipped to create a positive and respectful environment, contributing to their personal growth and fostering harmonious relationships within their school and beyond.

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Education from The University of Iowa
Master's Degree from Washington University in St. Louis
I appreciate your trust in helping to guide your student in working with conflict. I am a certified mediator and arbitrator who has a passion and interest in helping young people learn about dealing with conflict.

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