What is situational awareness?
Situational awareness is noticing what is around you early enough to have options. What it involves, and how to build it without becoming anxious.
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Personal security resources
Practical reading on awareness, avoidance and communication, written from the same approach Strata teaches in class.
Self-defense vs. personal security training: what is the difference?
Self-defense classes focus on what to do once a confrontation is physical. Personal security training covers the decisions that come long before.
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How de-escalation fits into personal safety
De-escalation is the communication layer of personal security. A look at what it is, what it is not, and the basic skills that make it work under pressure.
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Parking lot awareness: habits that take seconds
Parking lots and garages combine distraction, isolation and routine. Simple habits for parking, walking and getting into your car with more awareness.
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What to expect from a personal security class
Thinking about your first personal security class? What the sessions look like, how physical it gets, what to wear and how to get the most from it.
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