About this session
The Personal Safety and Self-Defense Workshop is a 60-minute to two-hour in-person session for employees who want practical skills in awareness, de-escalation and personal safety.
A qualified instructor covers awareness and clear boundaries, de-escalation and confident communication, and simple escape principles practiced under supervision.
Every exercise has options for different bodies and abilities, and people can watch or step out at any time. It complements, and doesn't replace, your workplace's safety and violence prevention policies.
Participants leave more confident about staying safe at work, on the commute and when traveling.
What your people take away
- Build awareness of your surroundings
- Set clear boundaries with confident words and body language
- Practice de-escalation in tense situations
- Learn simple escape principles with supervised practice
- Know how to report incidents and get support
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What each length covers
60 minutes
Awareness, boundaries and de-escalationParticipants practice staying aware, setting clear boundaries and calming tense situations with words and body language. Everyone leaves with simple habits to use straight away.
- Build awareness and set clear boundaries
- Practice de-escalation and confident communication
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Build awareness and set clear boundaries and Practice de-escalation and confident communication.
2 hours
Add supervised escape practiceAdds simple escape principles practiced under close supervision, with options for every body and ability. Participants also learn how to report incidents and get support.
- Build awareness and set clear boundaries
- Practice de-escalation and confident communication
- Learn escape principles with supervised practice
Covers all 3 parts.
Also available as a 4-week program, for change that lasts. Ask us about it.
What’s covered
Build awareness and set clear boundaries
Every length- Stay aware of your surroundingsParticipants practice noticing exits, people and changes around them without becoming anxious.
- Plan safer routinesParticipants consider safer options for late finishes, lone working, commuting and travel.
- Set boundaries clearlyParticipants practice firm, calm words and posture that show they mean what they say.
Practice de-escalation and confident communication
Every length- Recognize rising tensionParticipants learn early signs that a conversation is becoming aggressive.
- Calm the situationParticipants practice tone, space and words that help lower tension.
- Know when to leaveParticipants practice deciding when to walk away and get help.
Learn escape principles with supervised practice
2 hours only- Create distance and get awayThe instructor teaches simple principles for breaking contact and moving to safety.
- Practice safelyParticipants practice slowly with a partner under close supervision, choosing how much contact they're comfortable with.
- Report and get supportParticipants learn how to report incidents at work and where to find support afterward.
Tools and materials
- Personal safety habits card
- Boundary-setting phrases
- De-escalation guide
- Practice mats, provided
- Incident reporting and support card
Who it’s for
- Customer-facing and frontline staff
- Employees who work late, alone or travel
- Teams in healthcare, retail and hospitality
- Anyone wanting more confidence about personal safety
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Personal Safety and Self-Defense Workshop
How long is Personal Safety and Self-Defense Workshop?
Personal Safety and Self-Defense Workshop runs as 60 minutes or 2 hours. You choose the length when you book. A 60-minute session covers Build awareness and set clear boundaries and Practice de-escalation and confident communication. A 2-hour session adds Learn escape principles with supervised practice. It is also available as a 4-week program.
Can Personal Safety and Self-Defense Workshop be delivered online or in person?
It is delivered in person, at your site, in any country.
How do we book Personal Safety and Self-Defense Workshop?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Personal Safety and Self-Defense Workshop to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.