Emmanuel Bratsalis, BST

Behavioural Safety Specialist

Emmanuel has wide-ranging experience working with and supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities, complex mental illness, acquired brain injuries, and the geriatric population who display behavioural health challenges. He also has extensive specialized experience in supporting and training healthcare staff on how to remain safe in high-risk workplace settings.

Emmanuel believes in an evidence-based approach to safety as a key element to any successful behavioural support plan. He attempts to approach all situations from a trauma-informed lens that focuses on building strong relationships and rapport. 

When Emmanuel isn’t working, he spends quality time with his family which includes his 4 beautiful daughters and his wife.  

Experience

• 6 years providing Trauma-Informed De-escalation Education for Safety and Self-Protection (TIDES) Training for high-risk environments within mental health settings

• 10 years as a Behaviour Therapist supporting individuals with complex needs and dual diagnoses within an interdisciplinary team environment.

• Residential group home supervisor  

• College Instructor, Behaviour Science and Technology Program 

• 3 years as an Instructor Therapist providing in-home and center-based ABA programming for children with ASD

Education & Training

• Three-year advanced diploma in Behavioural Science & Technology with Honours 

• Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviour

• Self-Protection and Team Control Skills 

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Advanced Physical Skills