Ep. 39 | Dismantling Restraint and Seclusion: A Conversation with Guy Stephens (Pt. 2)

About this episode

This episode is Part 2 of a conversation with Guy Stephens about ending punitive discipline in schools.

SUMMARY - Today's episode is Part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Guy Stephens, founder and executive director of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR), a national nonprofit dedicated to ending the use of punitive, exclusionary, and dangerous discipline in schools. Takeaways: AASR's work is guided by 5 principles: trauma-informed, neuroscience-aligned, neurodiversity-affirming, collaborative, and relationship-driven Implementing these principles into the culture of an organization and the work of the individual professional is not a "one-and-done" event. It requires on-going commitment and work. When behavior is assessed using these five principles, it is then possible to see beyond the surface behavior, through a brain and nervous system informed lens. When the root cause of behavior is accurately identified, there are other, more compassionate and effective approaches that emerge in how to support the individual who is struggling behaviorally. RESOURCES: Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR) YouTube: Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint ======================= If you appreciated this episode, and would like to receive a weekly note from Eileen about…

People in this episode

Host: Eileen Devine

Guest: Guy Stephens

Topics covered

• restraint
• seclusion
• trauma-informed care
• neurodiversity
• education
• behavioral support

Keywords

• restraint
• seclusion
• trauma-informed
• neurodiversity
• education
• behavioral support
• AASR

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint

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