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Module 7: Tips for Safely Handling Threatening Behavior When Providing Homecare

In Module 7, participants learn to describe the types of threatening behavior homecare workers may face when working in homes; identify factors that can heighten the risk that threatening behaviors may occur; explain how to manage their own emotions and reactions when threatened; and outline effective strategies to reduce risks and handle threatening situations safely.