{"id":34583,"date":"2026-08-21T06:54:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tsl.texas.gov\/ld\/librarydevelopments\/?p=34583"},"modified":"2026-08-21T08:28:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T13:28:49","slug":"upcoming-tslac-advanced-de-escalation-skills-workshops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tsl.texas.gov\/ld\/librarydevelopments\/2026\/08\/21\/upcoming-tslac-advanced-de-escalation-skills-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming TSLAC Advanced De-escalation Skills Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tsl.texas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/public\/tslac\/distancelearning\/2026%20LDN%20Roadshow%20Workshop%20Map.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:446px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for a free in-person workshop near you! TSLAC is bringing Advanced De-escalation Skills sessions to 12 locations across Texas. Led <strong>in-person<\/strong> by experienced clinical educator and consultant <strong>Marty Reinsel<\/strong>, this hands-on workshop builds on our 2025 series to help public-facing staff manage challenging interactions with confidence and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Half-day session: 9:00 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m. (breakfast provided)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn practical, trauma-informed strategies for navigating complex interactions and emotional escalation using real-world library scenarios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsl.texas.gov\/ldn\/cec\/2026workshops\"><strong>Register for a Workshop Near You<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Individual sign-up is required. <em>(Directors and managers: please share with your teams!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ways to view the introductory session:<\/strong><br>Live, online sessions &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/FN0NgxspToGcXrgT7lDdbQ#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sept. 3, 1:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/ffJ-0ZZ0QLqtQvzW8cNG7g#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sept. 9, 10:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/a><br>Online, asynchronous recording available soon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any library staff member is welcome to attend.&nbsp;<strong>Each individual planning to attend must register.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration is limited. Sign up today!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A continental breakfast will be provided.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration closes exactly one week before each workshop.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address provided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More details will be emailed to you a few weeks ahead of the workshop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please contact us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:CEC@tsl.texas.gov\">CEC@tsl.texas.gov<\/a>&nbsp;with any questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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