Author: Simon K

Four Cigars…

Much of my adult life I had smoked cigarettes.  I truly enjoyed smoking but knew I needed to stop due to the health

What we do…

Occasionally It’s useful to revisit the core purpose of our program. First and foremost, the Mandt System is a course in

9 Chapters… 1 Mission

For those of you who have been long-time Instructors of The Mandt System program, you are well aware of all the topics that are

On Being Thankful…

My wife recently taught her first Mandt System De-escalation Training workshop at the school where she works and asked me to

Mandt is Universal

We just got a new puppy in our house, an eight week old cocker spaniel we have named Hattie.  Since it has been 15 years

Relationally Craving…

I was recently talking to a friend of mine in education and in the conversation, she made the following comment: “It’s like

Scenario Based Training

At the Mandt System, we believe that staff members have the right to a safe workplace.  We also believe that all

Relational Rebar

Over the summer and Autumn this past year, my colleague Tim and I have both had new driveways poured and have shared and

Conflict Happens…

Has anyone seen those super cute onesies that have “Spit Happens” across the front? So cute! Well, maybe another slogan

Relationship In-Action

I have a neighbor who recently experienced the unexpected loss of a friend.  Her reaction to this loss struck me as