Author: Simon K

Importance of Relationship Building

As a Social Worker new to the State Hospital, my goal was to get to know the individuals I serve so I can best support and help

Listen, Engage, Protect

Last year I came across a book called Ghost Boy by Martin Pistorious. This is an autobiography, and tells the story of a boy

Worthy of my Friends

Today as I write this blog I turn 47 years old. I think, like every year, my birthday is a time of reflection. Another year has

The Power of the Story

Ted talks are amazing. If you’ve not heard of them, go to https://ted.com/talks. One of these talks is by Chimimanda Ngozi

Controlling Christmas

We’re all guilty of throwing our weight around from time to time and attempting to control things. Holidays are probably a

By Invitation

This past week myself and a colleague were presenting to a State Department on who the Mandt System are, how we want to connect

Violence in Healthcare

This past week I was in Miami, at the 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Care Sector. The conference is

Least Amount of Interaction

Least Amount of Interaction - What Does that Mean? The RCT curriculum of The Mandt System, teaches the crisis cycle and provides

Why Early Trauma Matters

Premature death. Alcoholism. Heart disease. Depression. These are just some of the reasons childhood trauma matters. Students

PBIS – A Practical Example

Jill is a 16 year old female who has been in special education since she was 3 years old. Her behavior was at times challenging