Communicates respect and understanding

A means for allowing and encouraging a patient to talk it out rather than act it out

Failure to act in a way that results in harm

Amygdala hijack results in this response

Position of patient on floor during restraint

Convey the most information

Providing immediate support to reduce emotional intensity is its goal

Four elements of a potentially violent situation

Controls emotions and feelings

Patient who goes limp, makes grunting sounds, or suddenly changes their struggle may be experiencing

A physical and emotional stimulator

In order to stop a power struggle, we must

Touching an upset person is usually a trigger for

Determines if danger is real or not

Often a restrained patient’s last words

Has meaning over and above words

What to think, What to do, What to say

An emotionally charged person may not

Designed to ensure patient is back in control and can use their thinking brain

Never place weight on the restrained patient’s

The position of this body part in a crisis is important

Removing the audience, active listening, and intentional use of self are effective techniques to reduce

The more open the body is held, the more one appears

Brain stem, Limbic system, and Neocortex

Never place anything over the patient’s