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827 SE 2nd Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601 |
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Using Comfort, Communication and the Arts to Minimize Conflict |
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"Bluebird" has developed a wide array of innovative programs, including the development of comfort rooms that are designed as a preventive tool that can help to reduce conflict and potential use of seclusion and restraint. Dialogues, role plays, creative arts and "appropriate touching" are some of the creative approaches she discusses with information on how to implement their use.
Bluebird"s programs will be of interest to providers in inpatient settings as well as peers working in institutional and in consumer-operated settings. Using the arts for recovery and social change is another major focus of Gayle's work.
A new guidebook, “Paving New Ground: Peers Working in Patient Settings” is now available on this web site. The guidebook was edited by Gayle with stories and narratives of successful peers working in a variety of inpatient settings throughout the country. Helpful “lessons learned” guidelines are included that have been created from the narratives. Peers, providers and administrators will find this guidebook helpful as new inpatient positions are being created for peer providers. Also available is and accompanying DVD: “Paving New Ground: A Dialogue with Peers and Family Members” that can be ordered free by e-mailing OTAinfo@nasmhpd.org.
We look forward to hearing from people who enter this site both for comment, inclusion, or for future training.
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