Workplace Programs
IMPACT offers fun, interactive, and practical self-defense and effective communication workshops that help employees increase their confidence and awareness. Employees can learn practical strategies to set boundaries, have challenging conversations, de-escalate potentially dangerous situations, and resist attempted violence. Whether you are addressing a specific concern or looking for an addition to your organization's employee training program, IMPACT's workplace programs can help.
Interactive workplace workshops designed to boost employee confidence
IMPACT provides fun, practical, and interactive workplace workshops designed to boost employee confidence and awareness through real-world self-defense and communication skills.
Employees gain strategies for setting boundaries, navigating difficult conversations, de-escalating danger, and resisting violence - making IMPACT a natural fit for corporate wellness programs or targeted safety initiatives. With flexible formats ranging from large-group demonstrations to hands-on small-group sessions, IMPACT's programs integrate seamlessly into your existing training structure.
Our Approach to Self-Defense
Realistic Scenarios, De-escalation Skills & Rebuilding Safety and Confidence
Assertiveness/Boundary Setting
Students learn practical steps to identify, communicate, and reinforce their boundaries, as well as skills to negotiate effectively. Practicing these skills in realistic scenarios gives students the opportunity to learn how to stay calm and explain their needs in situations involving strangers and people they know.
Challenging Conversations:
In this interactive training, students develop the skills to engage in challenging conversations. Students learn how to remain calm when addressing difficult issues with strangers and people they know, how to successfully negotiate, and how to respond effectively to common forms of defensiveness.
De-escalation:
In these workshops, instructors demonstrate realistic scenarios and strategies for staying calm and safe, which can be customized to the group's needs. Participants practice their skills with an instructor acting as the escalating person, helping them manage stress and respond effectively in the moment. Trainings are available both in person and online through Zoom.
Participant Spotlight
Hear From One Of Our Participants
I thought the class was fantastic! I liked that there was an equal emphasis on physical presence, use of voice and awareness. Learning about statistics and the common behaviors of attackers was just as important to me as the hands on practice. The instructors were very convincing in their roles and created realistic scenarios. I'd definitely take another class if offered.
Employee
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals
Customized Programs
Specialized training to meet your needs. Many communities and organizations have specific safety needs or concerns. Whether you’re addressing an incident, responding to hate speech and threats, or preparing for community events, IMPACT can help.
We work with you to develop customized classes, facilitate stakeholder meetings, or create a detailed abuse prevention plan.
Our collaborators include social service agencies, domestic violence and sexual assault programs, home visitors, youth development programs, community centers, activist groups, adult education centers, counseling centers, performance venues and many others.
Specialized training to meet your needs