16 episodes

Hosts Christopher Feltner and Kim Sanders discuss Ukeru's philosophy of comfort vs. control and how it affects their behavioral health clients. Ukeru® (Japanese for “receive”) is the first crisis-training program to offer a physical alternative to restraints and seclusion. The method is used in 36 states and Canada, and in more than 251 private day and residential programs, private and public schools, psychiatric hospitals, and forensic units.

The Mindset Ukeru Systems

    • Education

Hosts Christopher Feltner and Kim Sanders discuss Ukeru's philosophy of comfort vs. control and how it affects their behavioral health clients. Ukeru® (Japanese for “receive”) is the first crisis-training program to offer a physical alternative to restraints and seclusion. The method is used in 36 states and Canada, and in more than 251 private day and residential programs, private and public schools, psychiatric hospitals, and forensic units.

    Promoting Empowerment for All

    Promoting Empowerment for All

    In this episode, Christopher talks with Alexandra Elfers to learn one person's story of working to create change from the inside out. In this case, in the world of Applied Behavior Analysis.

    • 56 min
    Reaping What You Sow

    Reaping What You Sow

    In this episode, we talk with two of our longest certified trainers at Bittersweet Farms to hear how they've successfully built and sustained a trauma-informed culture for the individuals they serve, and how it enriches their lives.

    • 57 min
    Taking Ukeru and Trauma-Informed Approaches Beyond Training

    Taking Ukeru and Trauma-Informed Approaches Beyond Training

    In this Episode, Christopher Feltner and Kim Sanders talk with Christine Hathaway from Perspectives Corporation based in North Kingstown, RI; a program serving youth and adults with disabilities. In this conversation, they discuss their journey to provide better care for those they serve, as well as a better work culture for their staff.

    • 46 min
    Am I Making Things Better or Worse?

    Am I Making Things Better or Worse?

    It has been awhile since this duo has been able to record together. While on the road, Ukeru President, Kim Sanders, and Training Architect, Christopher Feltner, had many rich discussions about different questions and topics they get asked frequently through training and consultation. They were eager to get to the studio and take a deep dive into some of these topics. We think our listeners will find this episode to be super informative and relatable.

    • 34 min
    Culture Change on a Mountain Top

    Culture Change on a Mountain Top

    In this episode, Christopher talked with Shaun Mohon from Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center based in the beautiful Prescott Valley, AZ. They talked about getting past their own skepticism, creating culture change, the pitfalls of relying on crisis intervention teams and more!

    • 37 min
    Doing What's Right Even When It's Difficult

    Doing What's Right Even When It's Difficult

    Reginald is the Principal of ReLife School in Puyallup, WA. He has become a huge advocate for Ukeru, after seeing tremendous results within their own programs. In this episode you will hear Reginald share his experience with Ukeru, the implementation process, the results they’ve seen and so much more. This episode will resonate with so many who are either looking for a change or are in the process of making a change. Hear it from Reginald first that change is possible!

    • 45 min

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