Defending Yourself Against Threats & Violence

THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WATCH FOR THIS SUBJECT AT A FUTURE LUNCHTIME LEARNING. This workshop will be presented by Mary Brandl, an educator and consulatnt in the areas of personal safety and de-escalation of confrontation.

Mary will address the concerns of being physically intimidated and/or threatened with violence. The skills presented are particularly useful for careers where confrontation is a common component. She presents tools for recognizing potential dangers and for learning the roles distance awareness, body language, specific types of eye contact and tone of voice can play in helping slow down or even dissuade an aggressor from continuing. Simple physical self-defense techniques are also presented. An emphasis is given both to the non-verbal messages we unconsciously send, and to verbal "anchors" that can help us maintain calm and to focus mentally. Participants can discover which strategies fit their style and personality.