Masterclass

The courage of connecting when the iron is hot. Neuro de-escalation® in practice.

Do you want to achieve agency in ‘hot iron situations’ while respecting the dignity of all people involved? Then embark in our journey now. 
What is neuro de-escalation® and how is it linked to Non Violent Resistance?
How can you achieve agency in hot iron situations?

In this masterclass we would like to provide some insights to the theoretical foundation and share stories of neuro de-escalation® applied in various contexts. Furthermore, you will be experiencing the approach in a ‘SystRol’: a systemic role play on the basis of a real-life situation experienced by a participant. We explore ways to connect with people who activate their survival reactions like fight, flight or freeze or engage in stabilizing strategies like suicidal behavior, self-harm or attack.

The masterclass is given by the founders of neuro de-escalation®: Christoph and Elke Göttl

Biography

Elke and Christoph Göttl created the International Movement of Neuro De-escalation for dignity, healing and peace. 
Neuro De-escalation in practice is a new and innovative approach that applies the findings of neurobiology, attachment and trauma theory as well as body psychotherapy to the specific moment of escalation. Their international trainer team holds seminars throughout Europe. They founded the Centre „ressourcenreich“ for trauma-informed psychotherapy and psychiatry in Graz, Austria. 

Since 2015 they are integrating neuro de-escalation into the concept of NVR developing interventions for the moment when the iron is hot.

Christoph Göttl is a child and adolescent psychiatrist, physician and trauma psychotherapist. 
Elke Göttl-Resch is trauma psychotherapist with a specializiation in body psychotherapy.