Communication
What are the 4 non-verbal aspects of Active Listening?
Facial Expression
Eye Contact
Tone of Voice
Silence
What are the 3 basic processing regions of the Triune Brain?
Thinking (Neocortex)
Emotional (Limbic System/amygdala)
Survival (brain stem/reptilia)
What are the 5 spaces?
S - Social
P - Physical
I - Ideological
C - Cultural
E - Emotional
What are 2 improper restraint techniques?
Pressure on the neck or chest
Incorrect position of the limbs
Obstructing the mouth or nose
Abnormal positioning of the body
List the steps of the Life Space Interview.
* I.E.S.C.A.P.E.
I - Identify a place and time to talk
E - Explore youth's point of view
S - Summarize the feelings and content
C - Connecting statement: Trigger -> Feelings -> Behavior
A - Alternative responses to feelings discussed
P - Plan / Practice the new plan
E - Enter youth back into milieu
What are two aspects of the Foundations for Intentional Use of Self?
Self-Aware
Self-Regulation
Self-Care
Relationships Skills & Attunement
What are the principles of the Letting Go Process?
State what is expected of the youth
The process is directed by the team leader
Supportive of the youth
Sets a Tone of Recovery
What are 3 examples of Pain-Based Behavior?
Overreaction to Situations
Impulsive Outbursts
Trauma Re-enactment
Defiance
Inflexibility
Running away through anger or fear
Withdrawal
Self-Injury
Provide 3 Predisposing Risk Factors to consider when using a physical restraint.
Obesity
Influence of drugs / alcohol
Prolonged Violent Physical Agitation
Underlying natural diseases
Hot, humid environments
Certain medications
Effects of severe trauma history
Provide 3 criteria where a restraint should potentially be Avoided or Discontinued?
1) Staff are not in emotional control
2) Child is threatening harm and appears capable of doing so
3) If sexual stimulation is the motivation
4) In a public location
5) If there is a weapon involved
6) If there is an underlying medical condition
7) When re-traumatization is possible
8) Certain medications
What are some verbal "what to say" statements to make during crisis co-regulation "help me help myself" with a potentially violent child?
Statements that:
Affirm and validate the child's feelings
Communicates understanding before making a request
Offer an apology
What are 2 things we monitor for during restraint?
Correct restraint position
No breathing problems
Healthy skin color
Effective respiration
Responsive level of consciousness
Level of agitation
Range of motion in extremities