CPI Verbal Intervention^™ Training

CPI Verbal Intervention^™ incorporates trauma-informed and person-centred approaches. The programme, which was formerly an element of MAPA^®, trains staff to respond to crisis situations with a focus on prevention using verbal de-escalation skills and strategies where restraint is inappropriate.

Benefits of Verbal Intervention Training

Recognise & Respond to Escalating Behaviour

Participants learn to recognise signs of distress and gain a broad range of tools to help them intervene early to prevent conflict and escalation. They’ll gain a clear understanding of using the right skills at the right time to effectively de-escalate when conflict arises, so that a behavioural crisis doesn’t occur.

Best Practice in Adult Learning

Verbal Intervention is based on the latest principles in adult learning with an emphasis on simple strategies that can be immediately used by your entire staff.

We have taken the term MAPA^® which was used to describe the full curriculum and divided it into two distinct programmes:

This programme, Verbal Intervention enables you to teach all the CPI preventative approaches and Safety Intervention enables you to teach all the CPI preventative interventions plus the disengagements and/or holding skills.

Evidence-Based & Fully Accredited

The course is based on the latest research and includes approaches that have a proven track record of effectiveness.

The programme provides both Continuing Education Credits (CEC) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits

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Business Benefits

Minimise Staff Time Off the Floor
Our online, tablet-friendly, course allows individuals to carry out learning in their own time. This is then supported by applied follow-up classroom practice.

Compliant with Statutory and Legal Requirements
CPI ensures that all our training programmes are completely up to date with current legislation.

Employee Performance and Better Outcomes
Preventing workplace crisis reduces staff burnout and increases feelings of safety and job satisfaction. By reducing conflict situations, it increases staff confidence and improves outcomes for the people you support.

How It Works

01

Register

Register for an instructor certification program near you or call us to schedule a blended learning course for your organisation.

02

We train you

We train your selected staff member to the deliver the program across your organisation in order to strengthen and develop the existing knowledge and skills of your teams. After training, we support your trainer with classroom materials and ongoing consultation.

03

You train your staff

We enable you to combine our evidence-based practices with your organisation’s policies and procedures to ensure that training is consistent across your organisation.

We then support your trainer to help deliver training effectively, ensuring your return on investment.

Our Training Supports your Organisation. Here’s How…

94%

of Customers Improved Skills and Confidence

94% of Customers Improved Skills and Confidence

Our customers have seen significant improvement in staff de-escalation skills and overall safety across healthcare, social care and education.

83%

of Organisations Have Seen a Reduction in Crisis Behaviour

83% of Organisations Have Seen a Reduction in Crisis Behaviour

De-escalation skills are essential in safely reducing challenging and crisis behaviour.

40+

Years of Experience

40+ Years of Experience

Since 1980, we have helped create safer environments.

Bring Verbal Intervention Training to Your Organisation

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-Verbal Intervention – Working with Children and Young People

-Verbal Intervention – Working with Adults

Our training helps staff prepare for and reduce crisis situations, creating a safer workplace.

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CPI Verbal Intervention™ Training

CPI Verbal Intervention™ incorporates trauma-informed and person-centred approaches. The programme, which was formerly an element of MAPA®, trains staff to respond to crisis situations with a focus on prevention using verbal de-escalation skills and strategies where restraint is inappropriate.