title: Wrist-holding for the out of control child.
abstract: A method of preventing and limiting loss of control in therapy sessions is detailed. This begins with attunement to increasing excitement. Restraining the child by the wrists when dyscontrol occurs provides a safe and harmless means to limit the episode and continue therapy.
authors.affiliation: Louisiana State University Medical Center.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sugar
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods; D012149:Restraint, Physical; D014953:Wrist