Mandt News

An Open Invitation to Restraint Reduction…

In 2026 The Mandt System will introduce a new framework to advance and augment our continuing effort to reduce the use of

AI & The Mandt System…

In mid-2023 we posted an article to this blog revolving around the question: “What is the role of Artificial Intelligence

Tip of The Day

In our “train the trainer” events participants are asked to practice a number of non-physical and physical activities and

Choosing Your Direction… or Track

The ability to individualize plans of service in human services and educational settings is vital to providing the best possible

Building A House

When we look for a new house, we want a place to live that is safe and meets our needs. Our goal at the Mandt System, from our

Understanding the Term “Powerful” in Communication

During a recent instructor training, I was asked a thoughtful question regarding the use of the word powerful in our

Tips to Creating Positive, Healthy Relationships

We seem to be at a time and place in the world where negativity, mistrust, and retaliation are the modeled ways to interact with

Celebrating The Mandt System Commitment to Workplace Safety

In 1975, David Mandt founded The Mandt System to promote safety through healthier workplace relationships. Fifty years later,

Implementing the Mandt System

Understanding and Measuring the Impact of Implementing The Mandt System. When the Wisconsin Department of Juvenile

De-escalation: From Knowledge to Application

To create safe workspaces, it is vital for our team members to be competent in the application of de-escalation skills.