Upcoming Training and Events

Enhance Workplace Safety: Verbal De-escalation & Harm Reduction Training

Due to popularity, we have opened two more sessions up across the province. If you are interested in registering for another session, please see the dates and registration information below.

(Two sessions to choose from)

Session Details (KENTVILLE):

• Date: Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
• Location: Maritime Express Cider Co., 354 Main Street, Kentville, B4N 1K6
• Time: 1:00 – 3:30 PM
• Cost: $100 per participant

Session Details (ANTIGONISH):

• Date: Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
• Location: Antigonish Area (Venue TBD)
• Time: 1:00 – 3:30 PM
• Cost: $100 per participant

Description 

This interactive training session is designed specifically for municipal administrators. Participants will learn practical skills and strategies to manage harassment and de-escalate challenging interactions in a variety of workplace settings. Whether interacting with members of the public, navigating difficult council discussions, or addressing internal workplace dynamics, this session equips employees with tools to reduce risk and foster mutual understanding.

Key training objectives include:

• Setting clear boundaries for workplace safety and respectful public interactions
• Practical application of verbal de-escalation tactics tailotred for municipal settings
• Managing conflict effectively to minimize workplace violence risks
• Lockdown procedures for workplace emergencies
• Scenario-based discussions to apply concepts in real-world situations
• Best practices for incident recording and reporting

Facilitator

Christopher O’Brien, Principal – President, Ridgeback Security Inc.

How to Register

• Kentville Register Form: Click Here
  Deadline to Register: Thursday, February 20th, 2025
  
• Antigonish Register Form: Click Here
  Deadline to Register: Friday, February 28th, 2025

Coming Soon: Stay tuned for the release of other workshops such as Leadership, Finance Management and more!