Ukeru
What is Ukeru?
Backed by decades of brain-based research and neuroscience, Ukeru is a simple, yet highly effective approach to crisis management that offers an alternative to coercive behavior techniques. Ukeru is a Japanese word meaning “to receive." Ukeru is a system based on receiving information communicated through someone’s actions. It is the only restraint-free program that combines hands-on training, theoretical concepts, practical tools, and specialized equipment to safely manage—and diffuse—crises. A thorough understanding of the profound neurological, biological, psychological, and social effects of trauma and violence is embedded in Ukeru’s innovative approach. The system was created by people providing direct care in consultation with clinicians working in behavioral health.
How has Ukeru benefited SEDOL?
Ukeru has played such an important role within our school district and has truly changed how we approach both students and staff. When you can have a trauma informed approach; a better understanding of trauma and its effects; the ability to provide a safe alternative to restrictive interventions, it can create an inviting environment that targets positive relationship building and trust.
It allows students to feel more calm and safe in our environment, which will promote learning. It gives staff the ability to be more proactive and preventive rather than reactive. Ukeru has become a focal point for our staff when addressing behavior of all kinds.
Ukeru Highlights
- Gages Lake School Study (23-24 School Year)
- Ukeru Trainer Spotlight (Alex Letto)
- Ukeru Case Study SEDOL (District-wide)
Ukeru Trainers at SEDOL
- Alex Letto - District
- Josh Adams - Fairhaven School
- Bailey Kostas - Fairhaven School
- Jeff Nussbaum - Gages Lake School
- Nicole Richter - Gages Lake School
- Daniel Russert - Gages Lake School