Resources
Well-Being and Stress Reduction
Applied Academic Research
'A Positive Wellbeing Approach to Behaviours of Concern: Applying the PERMA Model'
-Charlotte Gayson and Andy McDonnell
'Social Comparison, Self Esteem and Depression in People with Intellectual Disabilities'
-Dave Dagnan and S. Sandhu
'On Some Recent Claims for the Efficacy of Cognitive Therapy for People with Intellectual Disabilities'
- Peter Sturmey
'Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Older Adults'
- Joan M. Cook
'The Effects of Staff Training on Confidence and Challenging Behaviour in Services for People with ASD'
- Andrew McDonnell et al.
'Linking Stigma to Psychological Distress'
- Dave Dagnan and Martina Waring
Training Resources
'Crisis Responses to Aggressive Behaviours'
- David Walker and Amy Gould
Media
Lived Experience of Restraint - Children in Schools
This short video contains the real lived experience of a young person who has witnessed and been a victim of restraint in a school setting. Listening to the voices of people who have experienced restraint and seclusion is a key part of the change process. At Studio 3, we do not believe in using restrictive practices of any kind.
Overcoming Self-Harm
This is an educational video performed by an actor based on the real lived experiences of individuals Studio 3 has supported through self-injurious behaviour.
Content warning for graphic descriptions of self-harm, suicide and fake blood. Educational purposes only. Viewer discretion advised.
What is a flow state?
Dr. Damian Milton is a sociologist and social psychologist who specialises in autism research and an autism rights advocate. Here he discusses 'flow states', and how they can alleviate stress in individuals.