De-Escalation: Every Behavior Starts with a Feeling Webinar
September 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM ET
Location: Online Webinar
Presenter: Amy Brady, Founder of The Flourish Lab
Description:
Children, like adults, experience emotional emergencies—but their responses can look very different. This webinar explores how understanding the predictable arc of escalation can help adults intervene before behaviors intensify. Led by Amy Brady, a nationally recognized coach and facilitator, the session introduces a child-first, relationship-centered approach to de-escalation.
Participants will learn why all feelings make sense, how to decode challenging behaviors, and practical techniques to restore calm through connection. This session is designed for youth development professionals, educators, and anyone who supports children in out-of-school time (OST) programs.
- Understand the emotional arc of escalation in youth
- Learn child-centered de-escalation strategies
- Explore preventative techniques that foster calm and connection