Parents, peer specialists, promotores, and behavioral health professionals working in family, community, and clinical settings. This 4-hour interactive workshop introduces participants to Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)–aligned, nonviolent de-escalation principles and prepares community-based helpers to model and teach foundational crisis prevention skills within their roles. Participants will learn how crisis behaviors develop, how to respond early using verbal de-escalation, and how to maintain personal safety, boundaries, and dignity in emotionally charged situations. The training emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive approaches appropriate for families, peer support, outreach, and behavioral health settings. This workshop also introduces trainer readiness concepts, supporting participants who may later pursue CPI Instructor (Train-the-Trainer) certification when sponsored by an organization. This training is preparatory and educational. It does not certify participants as CPI Instructors and does not include physical restraint techniques.

About the Presenter

Enrique López-Escalera, JCL, STL, LMSW

Enrique was born in El Paso, Texas and raised in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Since the age of nine he has resided in New Mexico, except for a few years living abroad pursuing higher education. He deeply identifies with the Borderlands. He is fully bilingual and bi-cultural. Enrique is a life coach (certified by Transformation Academy). He has post-graduate degrees in Social Work, Canon Law, and Theology as well as a minor in philosophy. He has 25+ years of experience of serving people directly in southern New Mexico. His range of experience includes spiritual counseling and mentoring in mental and behavioral health. His delivery method is characterized by professionalism, warmth, and simplicity – communicating important concepts in easy-to-understand terms.

1.5 CEUs are provided.