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Ukeru Training: Restraint-Free Crisis Intervention Approach


Backed by decades of brain-based research and neuroscience, Ukeru is a simple, yet highly effective approach to crisis management that offers an alternative to coercive behavior techniques. It is the only restraint-free program that combines hands-on training, theoretical concepts, practical tools, and specialized equipment to safely manage, and diffuse, crises. The system was created by people providing direct care in consultation with clinicians working in behavioral health.

The award-winning training will be provided on:

  • Verbal and nonverbal communication
  • Managing and de-escalating conflict by converting/diverting aggressive behavior
  • Building an environment focused on comfort rather than on control
  • Taking into account the high prevalence of traumatic experiences in individuals who receive services for developmental, behavioral, and mental health needs
  • Physical restraints have been reduced by over 99%
  • The use of seclusion has been entirely eliminated for over a decade
  • A safer, more respectful environment has helped attract and retain qualified talent
  • Client-induced staff injuries, workers’ compensation premiums, lost time, and turnover have dramatically decreased, resulting in a ROI of over $27 million since implementing Ukeru