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@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
September 22, 2016 6:14am CST
I am not really sure what the day till hold. I really am never sure about that.
My training is over. It gets me about half of my continuing education hours for the year. I need twenty. I receive eight, or maybe ten for this class.
It is a class for non violent crisis intervention. We did most of the book work on Tuesday night. Last night we did the physical portions and the test. Although we basically simulated the blocks, grabs and holds, I am sore all over today.
The point of the class is to recognize when someone is becoming out of control and hopefully avert a complete meltdown. It has some self defense components and some restraint components. You only use the restraints as a last resort and then you have paperwork to fill out about the incident that is kept on the state and national level. I have had this class twice before.
We had a child meltdown yesterday. I do not ever envision using these techniques with him. It was an instance of refusing to come in from recess. It just turns into a situation of waiting him out. He has health needs that mean he should not be outside in the heat for as long as he was. I was out there too.
So this is Thursday. After hubby gets home from work, we will pick up the new stove. We will also eat out, and we know it. It is a plan not an impulse thing. It is how we have a meal together and still get the errands done we need to do.
Thursday is even better than Hump Day Wednesday this week. Hope your week is fine.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
22 Sep 16
I feel it is good training to know the self defense in this day and age. It will even be useful in day to day life, unfortunately. On the other hand I found myself wondering if the de escalating part of it should be required of law enforcement, etc.
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@Juliaacv (56195)
• Canada
22 Sep 16
@GardenGerty There are some sectors of our policing that requires it. Our son is a social worker, and he began working in the group homes for minors sector, hence the need for this training.
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
22 Sep 16
I have done de-escalation training, which to me, was all common sense but to some people isn't. Anyway, have never trained in self defense or restraint. I hope you never have to worry about those. I hope you have a wonderful meal with your hubby.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
24 Sep 16
The Golden Asian Buffet was good. I am learning how to monitor my intake even at buffet meals. You do have to sometimes block a kick or a grab, I guess I never have thought of it as self defense. I also trained at how to loosen the grip of a drowning person at one point, which is also self defense but was part of a water rescue class. Common sense is often uncommon.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
23 Sep 16
there is a difference between refusing to come inside though, and attacking say, the wall with their face. had a boy who would slam his face in a wall, he got tucked into holds alot to prevent self harm
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
24 Sep 16
Little guy who refuses to come inside has medical condition that means it is unhealthy to stay out too long. Could lead to serious consequences. He also bangs his head when he cannot express himself, or when angry, or when he has a headache. . . .but we do not want to put him in holds because certain individuals enjoy that kind of contact and will act out to promote it.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
24 Sep 16
@GardenGerty I guess one has to weigh the consequences, if its super hot the danger might out weight feeding into his need to be held.
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
22 Sep 16
That sounds like an intersting and useful course..., both in the workplace and perhaps outside of it too... i hope you enjoyed your meal out together... 
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
24 Sep 16
It was a good meal. I think if we all thought about what causes others to have anxiety it would help. Many acting out events begin with anxiety first off.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
24 Sep 16
@GardenGerty true... I think we should learn those sort of skills in school. ...
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
24 Sep 16
This is one of the simplest stoves there are. Less to go wrong that way. We had gone into a Sears Outlet store on impulse and paid about half what it would cost new cause we also were able to use a 20 % off sale.
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@HazySue (39265)
• Gouverneur, New York
22 Sep 16
@GardenGerty I have been through that training. I have only needed to use it once, I was glad to never have to use it again. Enjoy your dinner out.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
24 Sep 16
I think we use some of the deescalation techniques without knowing it. It certainly is not something you want to physically put into practice on an every day basis.
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@HazySue (39265)
• Gouverneur, New York
25 Sep 16
@GardenGerty I typically had to use the no touch de-escalation techniques with the type of students I had. I am glad I only needed to use the physical techniques one time.
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
24 Sep 16
You would be quite good at it. You were just with kids who mostly did not want to quit playing when it was time. This little guy gets something in his head and he thinks it is a game.
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@silvermist (19701)
• India
22 Sep 16
@GardenGerty Thanks for the update.Nothing special here.I would have welcomed some rain.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
22 Sep 16
We may have rain this weekend. You can sometimes see weather changing by behavior patterns I think. I hope you get some rain soon.
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@silvermist (19701)
• India
23 Sep 16
@GardenGerty Thank you,and you must be busy.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
24 Sep 16
I think I have a lot of friends to catch up with.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
23 Sep 16
It is not easy to have to deal with children and adults these days under stressful situations. Well done you.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
23 Sep 16
This is definitely a class that made me think proactively.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
24 Sep 16
There are many forms of this training. I think they may all boil down to listening and respect, and caution.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
24 Sep 16
I have taken this class at least twice before or maybe three times, with different employers as well as similar training.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
24 Sep 16
Oh, it has been forever long since we bought new things. Moving we are getting all new, a little at a time. Things are not as durable as they used to be.
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@wasteomind86 (76)
• Cebu, Philippines
23 Sep 16
Welcome Welcome!I'll definitely be looking for more of your posts!
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
24 Sep 16
I need to come up with something new and interesting.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
22 Sep 16
I like to think so. We still have to do our regular stuff along with the extra.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
24 Sep 16
There are so many tools we can use to do better in our relationships. We need to know how to recognize and use them. It surely does help.
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@amandajay (23262)
• New Zealand
23 Sep 16
Hi...welcome back... Last post I remember about you was about that "Spider" who came to your garden. About one week back as I remeber. Not sure...
I hate rains... Glad to see you here again.. Take care
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
24 Sep 16
I try to post something new every day but do not always succeed. My spider is still here catching bugs near the door.
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@amandajay (23262)
• New Zealand
24 Sep 16
@GardenGerty give my regards to him. But im affraid of spiders. Lol
