In effect, we have created an industry of ‘pseudo martial arts’ when in reality, crisis situations are not about self-defence.

A recent study from Studio 3 practitioners and associates looked at the impact the Low Arousal Approach in family contexts.

Having a COO allows changes to be implemented, and ambitious ideas to become reality.

The following case example of a young man called Adam gives a good understanding of how we employ trauma-informed approaches in our work.

This article is the first in a series of discussions around physical interventions training in the crisis management industry.

Professor Andrew McDonnell provides a timeline of the evolution of the Low Arousal Approach to crisis management.

Principal Trainer Paul Phillips discusses Studio 3 Training in Ireland, including Train the Trainer, Atlass, and CPD.

Introducing the newest member of our Studio 3 Ireland team, Raymi Doyle, who is a psychotherapist working within a trauma-informed framework

Studio 3 practitioner Mary Maher gives an account of the clinical services such as individualised support for families available in Ireland

Studio 3 Low Arousal Trainer Keri Dickson discusses Low Arousal Online Training, available every Friday.

Studio 3 Kerry is a team of practitioners based in Ireland who provide psychological support, clinical services and coaching.

Professor Andrew McDonnell reflects on his work with friend and colleague Bob Rhodes, President and Founder of LivesThroughFriends ....

This is the first in a series of articles in which Professor Andrew McDonnell attempts to outline the transition from locked wards in hospitals to community placements, in collaboration with Lives Through Friends. Compassionate care in the community can be more therapeutic than hospital placements In 2011, the BBC Panorama Winterbourne View documentary caused great public outcry and a commitment from the government to reduce the number of beds in secure units for individuals

Dr. Rebecca Fish, a researcher at Lancaster University, reviews The Reflective Journey: A Practitioner's Guide to the Low Arousal Approach by Professor Andrew McDonnell, offering insights into its practical applications for managing challenging behaviours I have been working as a researcher for people with learning disabilities and/or autism in forensic services since 1997. I have heard many tropes about ‘challenging behaviour’, as well as seeing dehumanizing and individuali

In August, Studio 3 held a free web conference for families on Learning from Lockdown, and how the Covid-19 restrictions had impacted them.