On November 4, 2026, we hosted another seminar for workers in social, healthcare, and psychological services, as well as community workers from Jewish organizations across the Czech Republic. The seminar, titled “Safety in Helping Professions: Prevention, De-escalation, and Self-Care Capacity,” was led by trainer Linda Štucbartová, founder of ESD Czechia.
Together with the trainer, the participants focused on prevention and de-escalation in situations where ordinary communication is not enough. They discussed the phenomenon of client violence, how to recognize tension and early signs of escalation in a timely manner, and practiced working with voice, boundaries, and personal space. In the afternoon session, they focused on managing challenging real-life scenarios, protecting their own capacity, preventing burnout, and applying a trauma-informed approach. The program also included an optional practice of simple physical techniques to establish a safe distance.
We would like to thank the Public Benefit Association for the Support of Persons Affected by the Holocaust and the Federation of Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic for their financial contributions, the Jewish Museum in Prague for providing the venue, and all donors to the Program Care.
Photo: Jindřich Buxbaum
