Challenging behaviors elephant 

 

One of the most common fears of facilitators without much experience is what to do with challenging participants. But who are we talking about when we say challenging participants? 

First I invite you to read the article of one of the youth work trainers Nick Paddison on this topic → you can find it printed (1 per person, take it with you) or click on this link to read it digitally.

 

Then, reflect on it, who are the challenging participants for you, and what you can do to not struggle. 

 

And then…let’s create our tips by clicking in this editable canva and adding them actually-click here- I started already. 

• If we have a participant who is not following the activity and make noise, or bother the group, often coming closer, standing next to them, and putting your hand on their shoulder can do miracles 

• Your safety comes first, so if there are violent behaviors in the group of participants you should have and follow anti bullying and anti discrimination protocol.