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I find in especially difficult to handle disruptive behavior and generally non-confrontational with my approach to behavior problems. We have some students with severe mental problems that can quickly turn into violence. Our students carry knives and have been known to fight with each other. In this world we must be ready for any type of personality disorder and take appropriate action based on this. Over reaction to a situation has always turned into a situation that is not productive from either side. The techniques suggested here are very helpful. I also use meditation techniques to limit my reaction and train myself to stop when possibly over reacting to a difficult situation.

Gregory, you describe what I believe to be the most complex teaching environment with respect to physical violence in connection with a student's academic safety. You have both the physical and and the mental side to deal with so my hat is off to you and what you do. What types of support groups exist for you and your peer instructors? May be some value in creating a peer support group if one does not already exist. Such group can discuss shared classroom situations and how different tactics provided the needed results.

James Jackson

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