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Gain the skills to confidently manage aggression and de-escalate conflicts. Explore our expert-led SAMA training courses designed for professionals seeking practical, research-backed techniques.

What You’ll Learn in SAMA Courses

These three SAMA programs are central to every training path.
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PROGRAM PREREQUITES

Program Prerequites

Program 1 Prerequites

Must be able to speak clearly, read, and understand the English Language.

Program 2 Prerequites

Must have completed Program 1

Stepping backward
Grasping
Bending at the waist and knees
Twisting at the waist
Side-stepping
Have the ability to shift direction quickly (180 degrees)
Full range of motion in both arms and both legs
Must be able to accurately perform the Assisting Process.

Program 3 Prerequites

Must have completed Program 1 and 2

Stepping backward
Grasping
Bending at the waist and knees
Lower 30-50 pounds to the ground
Must be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance
Full range of motion in both arms and both legs
Must be able to do a deep reverse lunge
Must be able to accurately perform the Assisting Process.

Reverse Lunge Description:

Using left leg (may do lunge from either side) take a large and controlled step backward with your left foot. Lower your hips so that your right thigh (front leg) is parallel to the floor -right knee should be positioned directly over your ankle. Your left knee should be bent a at a 90-degree angle and pointing toward the floor with your left heel lifted.

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PROGRAM ONE
Assisting Process
Program One (The Assisting Process) presents the Five Principles that underlie and inform the philosophy and practice of the techniques. They can be applied to situations not specifically covered in the three programs. This video also presents core values essential for best practice that are consistent with trauma informed care…
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PROGRAM TWO
Protection of Self and Others
Program Two (Protection of Self and Others) teaches benign skills that protect both individuals and not one at the expense of the other. They avoid using pressure points and joint-locks. The skills include protection at a distance, wrist grasp releases, protection from life threatening grasps, hair pulls, bites and protection on the ground…
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PROGRAM THREE
Containment and Object Retrieval
Program Three (Containment) teaches caregivers three standing containments, how to follow the person to the ground, if necessary how to assist the person to the ground and how to use the Assisting Process to be able to release the individual usually within a few minutes. The techniques are only used if individuals are harming themselves or others and there is no less restrictive alternative available…
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Certification Course

SAMA FACILITATOR

Certification Course

These intensive program provides hands-on training in SAMA programs. Facilitators will learn intervention techniques, coaching strategies, and assessment methods to become certified facilitators. These courses includes facilitator manuals and video-driven instruction. The length of the course varies depends on the Facilitator Course you choose.

Facilitator Program 11.5 Days$1,800
Facilitator Program 1-23 Days$2,200
Facilitator Program 1-34.5 Days$2,575
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SAMA FACILITATOR

Re-Certification Course

This refresher course is designed for previously certified SAMA facilitators. It reinforces essential intervention skills, updates Facilitators on any changes to SAMA methodologies, and ensures continued adherence to best practices.

Facilitator Program 11 Day$1025
Facilitator Program 1-22 Days$1225
Facilitator Program 1-32 Days$1450
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Re-Certification Course
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SAMA FACILITATOR

Program One Virtual Certification

$500.00

This virtual certification course provides step-by-step guidance for experienced facilitators. Participants receive a digital manual, personalized instruction, and structured training to deliver SAMA Program One online.

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Basic Course

The Basic Course covers Programs 1-3, while the Basic Course Refresher provides a review of the same content. To enroll in either, you must connect with a certified facilitator who offers training based on their schedule and format, including in-person or virtual options. Each facilitator may have different availability and course structures. Click the button below to explore facilitators and find the right training opportunity that fits your needs.

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