Dynamis Training and Insight

We tailor our conflict management and physical intervention courses to meet the needs of each organisation or team that we meet.

Leading the Way in Positive Handling Training Since 2008

Dynamis has been delivering training in the UAE since 2008 – when we first started delivering courses for schools and teaching staff in the areas of de-escalation, personal safety and physical interventions. In the UK, this type of training in schools is called “Positive Handling” and we are now one of the most active training providers in the sector, known for our pragmatic, fresh and relevant approach.

Gerard O’Dea, Director of Training, has personally delivered multiple training courses for the Abu Dhabi Healthcare Authority (HAAD), Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), the Qatar Ministry of Education and the Dubai Healthcare Authority (DHA) in settings where staff are dealing with the sometimes harmful results of often vulnerable adults and children who are presenting with difficult, distressed or dangerous behaviour.

Video: What is Positive Handling Training?

Our training for your school is focused on the following

A comprehensive knowledge-building programme that develops critical Positive Handling decision-making skills, empowering educators to manage challenging situations with confidence and care.

Explore with your international school staff appropriate and effective practical skills:

Verbalisation strategies for gaining voluntary compliance, cooperation and collaboration (de-escalation)
How to safely approach, prompt, and escort a distressed child from place to place where possible
How to gain control of a child who is at risk of harming themselves or others
How to hold and immobilise a distressed child who is in crisis
Protection from Biting, Kicking and Spitting during the holding period
Standing, Seated and Kneeling variations for the control of different scenarios
Self-Protection and Disengagement method for high-risk scenarios

knowledge-building programme

Identifying and Recognising triggers and the phases of crisis behaviour (a focus on prevention)
Non-Escalation and De-Escalation approaches that foster positive relationships school-wide
Staff duty of care under local law in regard to incidents of safety at work (UAE labour law)
Staff legal rights and powers under local law to use force with a child to stop them harming themselves or others (UAE penal code)
The risks inherent in physical interventions and how to avoid them or minimise them
How to write a professional incident report to record what happened

The trainer had the right level of fun and seriousness for the task at hand. Communication prior to the training, during the training and subsequent to the training has been spot on. The online resources were useful and supported the learning of my team especially in duty of care to themselves.

Excellent course, highly skilled trainer and much needed professional development. Thank you!

Really enjoyed the course. Wish there was a two-day option where verbal de-escalation techniques could have been further explored along with additional practice of handling techniques. You know the training session has been great when you leave a PD opportunity wishing for more!

Gerard was a great presenter–knowledgeable and engaging. It was a good mix of straightforward instruction (penal codes, rationale, etc.) and interactive practice.

It was a very full day of training but the trainer clearly knew what he was talking about and was very clear with any instructions and guidance. I feel much more protected on my right to put myself first and how this relates to UAE laws and guidance. The pre-course training felt like a lot initially but I think this is a good idea as it allowed us to have more practical time on the course and less teacher talk. This was presented well. Thank you.

The scale of instruction was excellent, I appreciated how the final skill set was built layer by layer enabling a novice to learn useful skills in a short time period. I also appreciated the sincerity with which the instruction was held.

Great course! Online training was a perfect compliment to a well delivered, well constructed, relevant ‘taught’ day. Thank you.

What Dynamis clients say

Gerard O’Dea Says

I have known and worked with Louise over a number of years and we are pleased to be able to partner with Louise to support the work she undertakes with schools and organisations across the region.

We are looking forward to working collaboratively to build on our existing presence in schools and organisations across the Middle East to ensure they have access to relevant skills and training.

To get in contact with Gerard please email:

louise@louisedawson.com

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