7. Physical Interventions

Becoming Centered · Aug 23, 2023 · 30m

Physical Restraints are a complex and controversial subject that might be triggering for some people.

There are scholarly articles on this subject and many national organizations have expressed opinions on the use of physical restraint. My perspective is primarily driven by my professional experiences participating in physical restraints, mechanical restraints, chemical restraints, and seclusion; and reviewing and reporting on thousands of these sorts of incidents.

Ethical concerns around the use of physical restraints, per Scheurmann in the Journal of Disability Policy Studies 27(2)…