Understanding the Studio 3 Approach to Physical Interventions: Part 3 - Pseudo Martial Arts
In effect, we have created an industry of ‘pseudo martial arts’ when in reality, crisis situations are not about self-defence.
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Mar 13
To Achieve a Revolution, You Need a COO
Having a COO allows changes to be implemented, and ambitious ideas to become reality.
Mar 13
Working With Traumatised Individuals using the Low Arousal Approach
The following case example of a young man called Adam gives a good understanding of how we employ trauma-informed approaches in our work.
Nov 16, 2023
Understanding the Studio 3 Approach to Physical Interventions - Terminology
This article is the first in a series of discussions around physical interventions training in the crisis management industry.
Nov 16, 2023
The Evolution of the Low Arousal Approach
Professor Andrew McDonnell provides a timeline of the evolution of the Low Arousal Approach to crisis management.
Aug 21, 2023
Good and Bad Autism Assessments: What to Look For
Professor Andrew McDonnell shares some key things to consider when seeking an autism diagnosis or assessment.
Mar 29, 2023
Whorlton Hall - What is the Learning?
In this article, Professor Andrew McDonnell comments on the court case against 9 members of staff from Whorlton Hall exposed by BBC Panorama
Mar 29, 2023
Lives Not Services: A Profile of Bob Rhodes
Professor Andrew McDonnell reflects on his work with friend and colleague Bob Rhodes, President and Founder of LivesThroughFriends....
Mar 29, 2023
Book Review: 'Autism and the Predictive Brain' by Peter Vermeulen
Professor Andrew McDonnell reviews recent publication by Studio 3 associate Peter Vermeulen, Autism and the Predictive Brain: Absolute...
Oct 12, 2022
From Hospital to My Own Front Door: Facilitating Community Placements
This is the first in a series of articles in which Professor Andrew McDonnell attempts to outline the transition from locked wards in...
May 20, 2021
Physical Interventions: Reducing Restrictive Practices in Schools Using the LASER Approach
This extract describes how the LASER Programme approaches the difficult topic of reducing physical interventions in schools.
Mar 25, 2021
Excerpt: Freedom from Restraint and Seclusion
An excerpt from the upcoming book on Restraint and Seclusion Elimination: The Studio 3 Approach by Professor Andrew McDonnell, coming soon!
Mar 25, 2021
Book Review: The Reflective Journey
Dr Rebecca Fish, a researcher at Lancaster University, reviews The Reflective Journey: A Practitioner's Guide to the Low Arousal Approach...
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