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NVR FOUNDATIONS
2-Day Training
Empowering professionals with tools for positive change
Enhance your practice with evidence-based strategies to support families managing challenging behaviors.
Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) is a therapeutic framework that equips professionals with tools to support families in addressing angry, oppositional and anxious avoidance behaviors.
An evidence-based practice, NVR emphasises building connection, resilience, and
de-escalation techniques.
Facilitated by Tamar Sloan
Registered Psychologist
With over 25 years in the community sector, Tamar is a registered psychologist with extensive experience in supporting young people and their families.
As one of Australia’s highest-qualified NVR trainers, Tamar delivers engaging, interactive training tailored to participants' needs. ​With a commitment to advancing the practice of allied health professionals, Tamar brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges they face, offering training grounded in practical, real-world applications and backed by evidence-based methodologies.
What we'll cover
1 / Core Principles of NVR
Understanding non-violence, resistance, and de-escalation as foundational strategies for addressing family and systemic challenges.
2 / Addressing Complex Behaviours
Strategies for managing escalation patterns, understanding children’s behaviours within family dynamics, structured interventions, prioritising key challenges, and fostering acts of love and parental presence.
3 / Parental Support and Self-Regulation
Techniques for enhancing parent emotional regulation, communication strategies, and engaging others to build a network of support.
3 / Practical Applications of NVR
Applying NVR in schools, group settings, anxious avoidance, and addressing at-risk behaviours like absconding or substance use.
FAQs
Online & Interactive
April 15–16, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (AEST)
Delivered live online via Zoom, ensuring accessibility from any location.
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Standard Registration: $655 AUD
Limited to 15 places
Includes a comprehensive workbook, supplementary resources, and a certificate of attendance.
CPD Accreditation
This course meets the criteria for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and offers 16 hours of CPD.
