Author: Simon K

Trauma Informed Schools

In a 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH), data showed that one in five children in the United States have had two

Trauma Informed Support & PBS

I’m writing this blog to really encourage all of our Instructors to consider completing the eLearning centered around The

Conflict Resolution, Healthy Relationships, and Independence

Helping people to be as independent as possible is often one of the primary missions of various human service organizations.

Independence of Isolation

I was watching a video recently where the speaker was sharing about an individual who had grown up in an institution and because

Creating Positive, Healthy Workplace Culture

I have found myself talking more about what I do for work lately.  Between getting everything ready for my trip to

What will you celebrate on 4th July?

So as a Brit, my colleagues often ask if my family and I celebrate the 4th of July.  I usually make some joke

Crisis Prevention – Do’s & Don’ts

Recently I had the privilege of hanging out with some veterans at a cigar lounge while I was traveling.  Men and women who

Dignity & Respect

Many of us that work for The Mandt System travel a great deal for our job. For the most part, this is an aspect of the job that

De-escalation Training and Strategic/Tactical Safety Planning

Creating the safest possible work environment requires a good deal of planning.  This planning process requires strategic

Pain & 4 Walls of the House

Over the past few months, I have been experiencing what for me is the most intense physical pain I can remember. Reflecting on