Protective Behaviours
Workshops and Training
Our interactive online workshops and face-to-face programs are designed for professionals who want to:
improve communication and connection
build psychosocial and psychological safety
handle difficult conversations with care and confidence
Perfect for those working in HR, education, community support, health, wellbeing, leadership, or team development.
Language of Safety Training
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The Language of Safety Essentials
A practical and reflective introduction to the Language of Safety framework. Attendees will explore core concepts, body-based signals of safety, and safe interruption tools, leaving with a downloadable worksheet for everyday use.
Discover the four elements of safer, clearer communication and how to use them every day.
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The Language of Safety: From Theory to Practice
Take a deeper dive into applying the Language of Safety in real-world settings.
This workshop includes:group dialogue and reflective activities
case studies and real examples
body-based awareness and non-verbal communication tools
You’ll leave with practical strategies to strengthen team dynamics, boundaries, and cultural safety.
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The Language of Safety: Designed for You
Custom workshops designed for your team, sector, or community group.
Sessions can focus on:
conflict navigation and role clarity
trauma-aware leadership and inclusive communication
embedding core Language of Safety principles in your organisation
Each session blends reflection, practice, and applied learning - tailored to your unique culture and communication needs.
What exactly is the Language of Safety?
“The Language of Safety is the glue that holds Protective Behaviours together. Our language — both verbal and non-verbal — is how we connect with others. When we pay attention to both what we say (content) and how we say it (process), we create safer, clearer communication.”
— Di Margetts, Author of The Language of Safety
The Language of Safety (LOS) is a relational communication model that supports emotional regulation, connection, and psychological safety.
It’s built around four key elements:
Quality
Clarity
Shared Meaning
Ownership
These four elements help guide how we communicate and interpret safety in relationships. This model strengthens the psychosocial framework of Universal Protective Behaviours by helping people identify, express, and respond to feelings of safety or discomfort in themselves and others.
LOS strengthens the Universal Protective Behaviours framework by offering a shared language for:
early intervention and boundary setting
trauma-aware and inclusive communication
building trust and safety in relationships and teams
In essence, the Language of Safety helps people create safer conversations and stronger relationships - one safe conversation at a time.
Protective Behaviours International Capacity Building Model
Our capacity-building model strengthens collective community safety through four key elements:
Connecting with Community Partners – Collaborating with and educating key stakeholders to promote shared safety goals.
Formal Training – Delivering targeted professional development programs.
Informal Training – Engaging with communities through both official and grassroots leaders to build safety awareness.
Training Tomorrow’s Leaders – Equipping young people with knowledge of Protective Behaviours, pre-parenting skills, and workforce readiness training.
This model blends formal training with informal education, fostering strong partnerships and empowering communities to plan and act together for safety. Training can be tailored to meet your specific needs—contact us to learn more.
OTHER TRAINING OPTIONS INCLUDE:
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Universal Foundation Practitioner Training
This practical two‑day face-to-face or 12-hour online training introduces you to the core principles of the Universal Protective Behaviours framework. It shows you how to apply them to personal and professional settings, and is designed for anyone interested in promoting personal safety, psychosocial wellbeing and organisational development.
What to expect:
Foundational principles: Gain a clear understanding of the key concepts behind Universal Protective Behaviours and how they support both personal and workplace safety.
Practical application: Learn how to integrate the process into everyday interactions at work and at home, and explore strategies for fostering psychologically safe environments.
Action planning: Work through real‑world scenarios and develop implementation plans tailored to your own context, whether you’re in education, healthcare, community services or corporate settings.
Skill development: Build confidence in introducing the framework to others and become a resource for colleagues, clients and community members.
By the end of this training, participants will leave with actionable strategies and the confidence to embed the Universal Protective Behaviours process into their daily practice, helping create safer, more supportive spaces for themselves and those they work with
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Advanced Practitioner Training
Designed for practitioners who have completed the Universal Foundation training, this intensive program deepens your understanding of the UPB process and enhances your ability to put theory into practice. It’s ideally suited for professionals in specialised roles who want to broaden their knowledge and take their practice to the next level.
What you’ll learn
Over four days, you’ll explore each element of the Universal Protective Behaviours framework in detail and discover how they interconnect. Practical sessions will cover:Applying Universal Protective Behaviours in personal, social and community contexts
Using the model as a strategy for empowerment and resilience
Supporting other practitioners to implement the process
Integrating the framework into counselling practice
Adapting Protective Behaviours for clients at risk
Why take this course?
The Advanced Practitioner Training is a powerful opportunity to become a more skilled and confident practitioner. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how to apply the framework and the capacity to act as a resource for colleagues and your broader community. The course emphasises capacity‑building, encouraging participants to reflect on and refine their current approaches.Prerequisite: Completion of the PBI‑endorsed Universal Foundation Training is required before enrolling in this course.
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Train the PBI Trainer
This program prepares PBI Advanced Practitioners to become certified trainers capable of delivering our Universal Foundation training. We use a mentorship model that combines peer support and co‑training to build confidence and competence.
Who is it for?
Entry is based on your experience, knowledge and professional goals. All applicants must have completed the PBI‑endorsed 4‑Day Advanced Practitioner Training before enrolling.How it works
Personalised pacing: Most experienced practitioners complete the program within 6–12 months, but you’ll progress at a pace that suits your learning needs.
Mentorship and assessment: Trainee trainers work closely with mentors, co‑trainers and peers, and are assessed through live observations, recorded sessions, written reflections and other evidence.
Ongoing practice: After completing the course, we expect graduates to deliver at least two Universal Foundation trainings per year to maintain their accreditation and continue honing their skills.
This mentorship‑based approach ensures that new trainers not only understand the Universal Protective Behaviours framework but can also model it effectively for others.
Discover how the Language of Safety can transform your team.
hello@protectivebehavioursinternational.net
PO Box 42914
CASUARINA NT 0810
Please Note
We endeavour to do all we can to provide high-quality training workshops. Copies of evaluations are made available to organisations on request. All catering and venue hire costs are to be met by the organisation commissioning the training. Late cancellation fee of 50% of the booking applies if cancelled within 7 days prior to the scheduled workshop date.
Included in the training is a workbook and certificate of attendance.