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* '''Understanding empathy:''' Understanding (and knowing how/when to deploy) empathy is a good skill to have when working with paradegoers who are confused and frustrated. The three-minute video I posted above is all you need.
* '''Understanding empathy:''' Understanding (and knowing how/when to deploy) empathy is a good skill to have when working with paradegoers who are confused and frustrated. The three-minute video I posted above is all you need.
* '''Mental health crisis de-escalation:''' It could be useful to know how to de-escalate a person having a mental health crisis. Portland NET offers this training to NET members free of charge.
* '''Talking on a radio:''' The more experienced you are on a radio, the more likely others can hear and comprehend your message. Follow the comms protocols in this article. Basic radio is also part of basic NET training. For non-NETs who want more (or NETs who want a quick refresher), view the video to the right up to the 7:45 mark.
* Talking on a radio: The more experienced you are on a radio, the more likely others can hear and comprehend your message. Follow the comms protocols in this article. Basic radio is also part of basic NET training. For non-NETs who want more (or NETs who want a quick refresher), view the video to the right up to the 7:45 mark.


== Parade Guide Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ==
== Parade Guide Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ==