David in Crisis Part 2
David was in crisis. His manic moods are nothing new to us. They are new to the facility where he lives now. Today, among other things, they called and talked about an allegation that David made against a staff. David has learned that he can file grievances and complaints against the staff at the facility. While it is great that the residents have the ability to do that, I wonder… See when David is in a mood swing, he can become very violent, lashing out at anything and anyone. We know first hand just how strong his little body can be when he is in a mood swing. He can get out of most holds. There were times when I had to lay my body across his to get him to stop hurting either himself or someone else. I am more than 4 times his body weight. I applaud the