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Hosts Christopher Feltner and Kim Sanders discuss Ukeru's philosophy of Comfort vs. Control and how school/organizations are benefiting from this approach. Ukeru® (Japanese for “receive”) is the first crisis intervention training program to offer a physical alternative to restraint and seclusion. The method is used across North America, Brazil and New Zealand in entities ranging from public/private schools, hospitals, psychiatric residential treatment centers, foster care agencies, forensic units, and so much more.

  1. NOV 27

    Northern Perseverance

    In this episode, Christopher talks to Jen Sahr from Fargo Public Schools about implementing Ukeru through the height of a pandemic and sustaining positive change.

    38 min

  2. NOV 12

    The View From Both Sides of the Curtain

    In this episode Christopher talks with Ukeru Learning Engineer, Lana Ingram-Gore, about her experience as a staff using Ukeru with individuals, then switching over to traveling to train others in Ukeru. We also discuss mental health and her experience in starting the local support group, I Will Sit With You In The Dark.

    45 min

  3. AUG 2

    Residential Treatment: The Stories They Don't Make Documentaries About

    In this episode, Christopher talks with Marta Finnegan, LPC-MHSP, Program Director for Norris Academy located in Andersonville, TN. She shares their story of how using Comfort vs Control has changed their work culture and relationships between staff and individuals served. In essence, putting the "treatment" in residential treatment.

    25 min

  4. APR 29

    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.

    57 min

  5. MAR 27

    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

  6. 12/21/2023

    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

  7. 11/29/2023

    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.

    35 min

  8. 10/20/2023

    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
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Hosts Christopher Feltner and Kim Sanders discuss Ukeru's philosophy of Comfort vs. Control and how school/organizations are benefiting from this approach. Ukeru® (Japanese for “receive”) is the first crisis intervention training program to offer a physical alternative to restraint and seclusion. The method is used across North America, Brazil and New Zealand in entities ranging from public/private schools, hospitals, psychiatric residential treatment centers, foster care agencies, forensic units, and so much more.

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  • Creator
    Ukeru Systems
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Ukeru Systems
  • Show Website
    The Mindset

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