Peaceful Practices is a course designed to give Direct Support
Professionals the skills to deliver services free of physical restraint. The
DSP will learn how to maintain a restraint free environment by learning
the role trauma has in human behavior. The DSP will also learn how to
implement the practices of Positive Identity Development. This will
allow them to assist the person in seeing themselves as more than just
receivers of service but as positive contributors in their environment
with lives of quality. When people gain these valued roles and are seen
as peers worthy of respect they are less likely to be involved in
incidents where a physical restraint is considered to be an option.
What You Will Learn
Lesson 1
Disclaimer
15s
Lesson 2
Course Objectives
3m 2s
Lesson 3
Restraint Statistics
16m 32s
Lesson 4
Symptoms of Trauma
10m 25s
Lesson 5
The Brain - Volitional VS Autonomic Responses
6m 27s
Lesson 6
Trauma Response VS Behavioral Response
5m 32s
Lesson 7
Biological Brain Damage/Issues
7m 35s
Lesson 8
Safe Environments - The Healing Triangle
2m 6s
Lesson 9
Key Phrases
3m 16s
Lesson 10
Reducing Power Struggles (Intro)
5m 29s
Lesson 11
Relationship Opportunities
5m 46s
Lesson 12
Supporting a Positive Sense of Self
6m 59s
Lesson 13
Developmental Stages
14m 39s
Lesson 14
See the Best in People
8m 1s
Lesson 15
Identity of Many People with Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities
7m 7s
Lesson 16
Everyone is "US"
3m 40s
Lesson 17
Horizontal Relationships
13m 24s
Lesson 18
Choose to Believe
2m 48s
Lesson 19
Relationships are a Human Right
4m 7s
Lesson 20
Four Symptoms of PTSD
7m 53s
Lesson 21
Big "T" Trauma and Little "t" Trauma
1m 10s
Lesson 22
Power and Choice
3m 55s
Lesson 23
The Healing Triangle
29s
Lesson 24
Recognizing and Addressing Loneliness
1m 49s
Lesson 25
Social Isolation
1m 33s
Lesson 26
Health Risks of Loneliness
6m 6s
Lesson 27
Harvard's Men Study
3m 31s
Lesson 28
PTSD Study
3m 39s
Lesson 29
The Healing Power of Relationships
1m 51s
Lesson 30
Direct Support Professional Role Evolution
6m 6s
Lesson 31
Possible Solutions for Loneliness
4m 6s
Lesson 32
Transitioning to Restraint Free Support
2m 58s
Lesson 33
Avoiding Power Struggles
5m 19s
Lesson 34
Supporting Decision Making
4m 32s
Lesson 35
Negotiation
5m 14s
Lesson 36
De-Escalation
3m 31s
Lesson 37
Evasion
27s
Lesson 38
Environmental Clearing
29s
Lesson 39
Restorative Skills
3m 56s
Lesson 40
Closing Thoughts
1m 31s
Instructors
Karyn Harvey, Ph.D
Psychologist - Baltimore MD.
Chris Garcia
Senior Instructor at Practical Training Solutions and AZ DDD Lead Instructor - Chandler Arizona
Reviews
Barbara F
Peaceful Practices
Jun 17, 2025
I give this training only 3 stars. I greatly enjoyed the subject matter of the training and understand the concept of the training. I feel that previously being an RBT in the past gave me an understanding of the topic that others may not have and the training was very through. That being said, the training was extremely long and a substantial portion of it was dialogue. This made it hard to hold my interest. The training could benefit by having more reenactments. I loved hearing all of the personal accounts of situations and feel that my attention would be more engaging if those accounts were roll played. This would have made the training less tedious and more enjoyable.
Patricia M
Peaceful Practices
Jun 10, 2025
very helpful
Kimberly H
Peaceful support coach
Jun 10, 2025
The training was informative some parts of it I need to implement myself.
Abigail A
Peaceful Practices Review
Jun 4, 2025
As a practitioner this class was a good refresher on ways to deescalate a potentially harmful/dangerous situation from occuring. I also liked how it emphasized that there are ways to desescalate without using restraints which is truly a dated practice technique. I appreciated the mixture of real life examples, statistics and skits to help solidify knowledge. With this being a self paced course I also appreciated the use of notes throughout the module and frequent mini quizzes to ensure understanding throughout the course!!
Lori S
AzEIP Service Coordinator
Jun 4, 2025
This course was great! Very engaging and full of useful information.
Kasey F
Peaceful Practices
May 30, 2025
Incredible class with practical applications and insights. Highly recommend!
Cathy D
This was great
May 30, 2025
This taught me a lot and some new ideas of how to be a better coach thank you so much
Michelle T
Highly Recommend
May 12, 2025
This was such an informative class that really spreads to every day life not just in the field. Was very eye opening and well taught.
TAMMY P
Peaceful Practices
May 2, 2025
Awesome class I’ve learned so much not realizing what’s happening in this field of work.
Jaime N
peaceful practices
Apr 4, 2025
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Alexis U
Peaceful practices
Apr 4, 2025
This class has been a good reminder to us all who work as DSP's. Our people matter and their just like us with feelings and emotions, once we understand that there is no distinction between us then we are really doing our job and we will enjoy it much more.
Patricia D
Patricia Donahoe
Apr 3, 2025
Was excellent content, but was very long. Need to take breaks in between.
Stephen D
Refreshing
Apr 2, 2025
This was an amazing instruction module. Information was concise and to the point presenters were engaging and entertaining. it was like a party with a purpose. LOL! Fantastic learning opportunity.
Riley B
Amazing Class
Mar 27, 2025
I absolutely loved this class. I learned a lot and feel much more informed about trauma responses and better ways to de-escalate behaviors. Keep up the good work!
Scott C
Just Plain Good!
Jan 23, 2025
The information packed into this course is not only paradigm shifting, but also completely necessary in our pursuit to continue to progress our mindset away from more restrictive techniques and practices and more towards building up the individuals sense of self worth and really understanding them, their needs, and their behaviors. I learned the important role trauma plays in behavior and how to lessen the power struggles that sometimes lead to increased difficult behavior and create a more equal dynamic ("everyone is US") and relationship between myself and those supported. This training has not only given me perspective, but practical tools on how to see the best in a person, help them see the best in themselves, and build them up to actualize that vision. I hope to use these tools in my position as a Trainer and see them put to practice increasingly within our Agency.
Christine L
peaceful practices
Jan 1, 2025
i liked her stories she was fun i liked her personality very informant
Jamie M
Good class but heartbreaking to hear the statistics
Dec 18, 2024
I almost cried hearing these statistics, I understand the need to have examples but so hard to hear when I haven't been around many types of these situations. Glad this training is available. Typo's on the ending of the training and the quiz (where it asks about coach responses it is spelled as couch)
Deanna M
Wonderful teachings, Thank you kindly!
Dec 17, 2024
Although this was quite long, I enjoyed learning all of it. It certainly makes sense .
Logan B
Many Typos
Jul 17, 2024
Lots of edits need to be made due to typos. I missed a couple of questions either because the wording was off or I had to do a double-take for the question.
David H
Consultant
Feb 7, 2024
I found the "Peaceful Practices" course to be both informative and inspirational. The content presents a wide range of evidence-based practices which are applicable in all community-based settings. The very experienced presenters are engaging and inspiring. They communicate and demonstrate a broad range of skills every direct service provider should have in their toolbox.