This course builds upon The Circle of Courage philosophy; providing a set of skills/tools to be used when intervening with individuals in crisis.
Topics Include:
• Review of The Circle of Courage philosophy
• Learn about the four universal growth needs of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity
• Identify pain-based behavior and pain-based responses
• Understand how problematic behavior as symptomatic of "broken circles"/unmet needs
• Assess behavior using a "courageous lens"
• The importance of connecting, clarifying, and restoring
Learning Objectives
• Review the foundational beliefs and principles underlying the Circle of Courage model
• Understand the impact of unmet needs and broken Circles and their connection to problematic behavior
• Learn the brain science between how young people react to stressors and trauma’s impact on the brain
• Learn the importance of connection and strategies for positively connecting with youth
• Learn strategies for building response ability pathways