LSI Theory
What are the main two goals of TCI?
Support emotionally and environmentally to reduce stress and risk.
Teach new coping skills.
Name two functions that an observer can provide during a physical intervention.
Monitor the time of the restraint, monitor the young person's breathing, communicate to campus supervisor, direct other bystanders (other staff, other youth)
During what step of the Life Space Interview do we use most of our active listening techniques?
E - explore the young person's point of view
At what stage of the stress model of crisis do we use crisis co-regulation?
Escalation or Outburst/Crisis
As staff it is our responsibility to stay aware of our mental state and to keep it in check. One of the main coping skills we can use to accomplish this is "positive ___ ___."
self talk
After what type of behavior is it appropriate to use the Life Space Interview?
Any and All
Name the ONE and ONLY reason we use physical interventions.
Safety
What can we do during the "P" step of the Life Space Interview to ensure that are young person is ready to utilize their alternative behavior?
Have the young person state their new planned behavior or have the young person practice the new behavior in a role play.
Daily Double!! Please submit to me a sample "What to say?" statement that we could use to help intervein with a potentially violent young person.
"I can see that..."
"I know we..."
"I'm sorry...""When you..."
What is the first question we ask ourselves before intervening in any potential crisis?
How am I feeling right now?
What are the steps to the Life Space Interview?
I - isolate the conversation
E - explore the young person's point of view
S - summarize the feelings and content
C - connect the feelings to the behavior
A - alternative behaviors discussed
P - plan/practice new behaviors
E - enter the young person back into the routine
The number of people who should be communicating with the young person during the "letting go process."
1
Give an example of a summarization statement we could use during the "S" step of the Life Space Interview.
Sample: "Let me see if I understand what you are saying. First you felt angry because the other youth were bullying you. Next you asked them to stop and they wouldn't so you became even more angry. Then you punched two of your peers in the face because you were extremely angry."
What is the first step in the "What to do?" section of crisis co-regulation.
Take a deep breath
Please name the TCI term we use in leu of the words "power struggle."
Conflict Cycle
List two goals of the Life Space Interview.
Return the young person to normal functioning
Clarify events
Repair and restore the relationship
Teach new coping skills
Enter the young person back into the routine
Please name our most restrictive restraint. Then list two potential safety violations that we as staff can commit in that physical intervention.
Supine Restraint:
Putting pressure on the head/neck/spine, pressure on the knees, weight on chest or back, thumb in armpit, covering the face of the young person, etc.
How many alternative behaviors should we discuss with our youth during the "A" step of the Life Space Interview.
3
Please name two nonverbal strategies we can use when intervening with a potentially violent young person.
Take a deep breath
Protective stance
Step back
Give the situation time
Sit down if appropriate
Remember the importance of facial expression and body languageComplete the following phrase:
"In order to co-regulate, we must first have the ability to ____-________."
Self-regulate
There are three potential outcomes during the "recovery phase" of the stress model of crisis. They are higher, no change and lower. What technique can we use as staff to ensure that the young people recover at the higher outcome?
The Life Space Interview
Please list the names of the four different physical interventions approved by TCI.
Standing, seated, small child, supine
During what step of the Life Space Interview do we prep the young person for any challenges they may face throughout the rest of their day?
E - enter the young person back into the routine
Crisis Co- Regulation is split into 3 categories. Please name one.
What to think
What to do
What to say
Please list the four questions we ask ourselves before intervening in any potential crisis.
How am I feeling?
What does the young person feel, need or want?
How is the environment affecting the young person?
How do I best respond?