De-Escalation Training for Church & School Protectors
Springfield, MO – April 25, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: $99 per person + Eventbrite service & processing fees
*Group Discount Tickets: Buy 4 or more tickets for $74.25 per person + Eventbrite service & processing fees
You do not need to have taken a previous class with us to take this training!
Topics:
• Verbal De-escalation
• Using Words as Self-Defense Tools
• Listening to Emotions
• Core Message Communication
• The Art of Calming the Excited
• Empathetic Listening
• Validating the Invalidated
• Bringing Peace to the Verbal Storm
• Going from Victim to Victor
• Learning the Art of Getting Someone to do What You Want Them to do Without Making Them do it
• Results-Based Calming Techniques
• Mirroring in Self-Protection Scenarios
Who Should Attend?
• Ushers
• Greeters
• Children’s Ministry Volunteers
• Church & School Safety Team
• Teachers
• Paraprofessionals
• Volunteers
• Elders
• Pastors
• Anyone with a heart to keep people safe
Certificates:
Attendees will receive a certificate of completion after the training.
Location: Praise Assembly of God | 3535 N. Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, MO 65803
For questions contact: Dr. Barry Young
Email: barrymichaelyoung@yahoo.com or 30seconddevo@gmail.com
Phone: 816-808-0789
Website: https://servingwatchmen.serveandshield.com
