PROtect Yourself Now!: Violence Prevention for Healthcare Workers

Written by Rae A. Stonehouse

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

"PROtect Yourself Now! Violence Prevention for Healthcare Workers" by Rae A. Stonehouse is a manual focused on non-violent methods for managing aggression and threats in healthcare settings. With over forty years of experience in mental health and psychiatry, Stonehouse shares his expertise on dealing with violence in healthcare. The book emphasizes developing awareness, vigilance, and communication skills to prevent and defuse volatile situations.

Key topics include assessing and identifying aggressive behavior, employing therapeutic interventions, developing attitudes to prevent aggression, using communication and leadership techniques to prevent escalation, understanding the impact of body language in crisis resolution, recognizing the role of healthcare staff in client violence, dealing with workplace bullies, and addressing compassion fatigue among colleagues.

This practical guide is designed for healthcare professionals to understand the causes of violence and develop strategies for personal safety. It serves as a resource for those interacting with patients, the public, and coworkers, offering insights into protecting oneself from mental or physical harm. Stonehouse's conversational writing style makes the manual accessible and informative.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Live For Excellence Productions
• Release date: Feb 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9781998813186

Rae A. Stonehouse

Rae A. Stonehouse is a Canadian born author & speaker. His professional career as a Registered Nurse working predominantly in psychiatry/mental health, has spanned four decades. Rae has embraced the principal of CANI (Constant and Never-ending Improvement) as promoted by thought leaders such as Tony Robbins and brings that philosophy to each of his publications and presentations. Rae has dedicated the latter segment of his journey through life to overcoming his personal inhibitions. As a 20+ year member of Toastmasters International he has systematically built his self-confidence and communicating ability. He is passionate about sharing his lessons with his readers and listeners. His publications thus far are of the self-help, self-improvement genre and systematically offer valuable sage advice on a specific topic. His writing style can be described as being conversational. As an author Rae strives to have a one-to-one conversation with each of his readers, very much like having your own personal self-development coach. Rae is known for having a wry sense of humour that features in his publications. To learn more about Rae A. Stonehouse, visit the Wonderful World of Rae Stonehouse at http://raestonehouse.com.