Join us for a free in-person workshop near you! TSLAC is bringing Advanced De-escalation Skills sessions to 12 locations across Texas. Led in-person by experienced clinical educator and consultant Marty Reinsel, this hands-on workshop builds on our 2025 series to help public-facing staff manage challenging interactions with confidence and care.
- Half-day session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (breakfast provided)
- Learn practical, trauma-informed strategies for navigating complex interactions and emotional escalation using real-world library scenarios.
- Deepen your de-escalation expertise, connect with regional peers, and expand your toolkit for managing challenging interactions with confidence and care. (earn 3 CE credits)
Register for a Workshop Near You
Individual sign-up is required. (Directors and managers: please share with your teams!)
This advanced session will focus on navigating complex interactions, managing intense emotional escalation, and applying trauma-informed strategies to real-world library scenarios. Participants are highly encouraged to have completed the introductory session before attending.
Ways to view the introductory session:
Live, online sessions – Sept. 3, 1:00 p.m. or Sept. 9, 10:00 a.m.
Online, asynchronous recording available soon
Any library staff member is welcome to attend. Each individual planning to attend must register.
Registration is limited. Sign up today!
- A continental breakfast will be provided.
- Registration closes exactly one week before each workshop.
- A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address provided.
- More details will be emailed to you a few weeks ahead of the workshop.
Please contact us at CEC@tsl.texas.gov with any questions.
