HANDLE WITH CARE IS DEDICATED TO THE REDUCTION OF VIOLENCE THROUGH:
- Tension reduction
- Staff use of preventative actions that result in a decrease in the need for the use of physical intervention
- The use of prompt skillful and appropriate intervention when physical restraint is necessary, in order to minimize injuries to clients, children and staff
- Creating a universal perception of physical and psychological safety in the milieu
ALL VERBAL AND PHYSICAL INTERVENTIONS OPERATE FROM THESE ASSUMPTIONS
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There is no dignity in allowing a child or adult to hurt himself or someone else
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He needs to be protected from the physical and emotional consequences of his behavior
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We need to be protected from the physical and emotional consequences of his behavior
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In order to act in his best interest, we need to be in control of our own feelings and behavior
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He is aware at some level that he is out of control and expects us to demonstrate the capacity to help bring him under control safely
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A person in crisis will know the difference between something done for him and something done to him ONLY if we are clear about it first
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The skillful application of physical restraint is a critical extension of the therapeutic relationship. Click here for supporting research.