Advanced De-Escalation | Live Workshops

About the Workshop

Join us for an in-person workshop near you! The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) will be holding another round of in-person workshops for public libraries around Texas in 2026 and 2027. We hope you will join us!

Check-in, continental breakfast: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 

Advanced De-escalation Skills Workshop: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The Advanced De-escalation Skills Workshop will be an in-person workshop crafted for library staff in Texas public libraries who work directly with the public.

• Deepening your knowledge and skills around de-escalation.
• Connecting with peers from your region.
• Expanding your toolkit of strategies for managing challenging interactions with confidence and care.

This workshop expands upon TSLAC's 2025 workshop series covering the basics of de-escalation and personal safety led by Marty Reinsel, an experienced clinical educator and consultant with over 25 years of expertise in behavioral health and trauma-informed care. This time Marty will be joining us in person!

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.  A self-paced online course version of the introductory content is now available for Texas library workers.

To take the self-paced online course:

1.    If you do not yet have a user account in our new learning management system, visit the TSLAC Learning page and follow the steps to create an account.
2.    Once your user account is confirmed, sign in to TSLAC Learning  and search the catalog for “de-escalation”. 
3.    Click the tile in the catalog for “The Basics of De-escalation and Personal Safety through a Trauma-Informed Lens”. 
4.    Click the “enroll me” button to enroll in and begin the course.

Register for the Workshop

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.

Dates and Locations

Workshop FAQs

Will I get a confirmation email?

 Yes, you should receive an email copy of your responses, which will serve as confirmation that you have registered. More details will be emailed to you a few weeks ahead of the workshop.

I did not get to attend the introductory de-escalation workshop offered in 2025. Can I still attend?

Yes! While this advanced session builds directly on foundational concepts, you can review the introductory material prior to the workshop. An online, asynchronous course will be available soon, and live introductory courses will follow in September.

What should I bring?

You are welcome—although not required—to bring a device or notebook with you for note taking. 

What is the suggested attire?

Casual attire is perfectly acceptable for this training. Comfort is paramount. Bring a sweater if you tend to get cold.

Will food be provided?

A continental breakfast of fruit, pastries, and coffee will be provided. Feel free to bring additional snacks and beverages that you may need for the morning.

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