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Karen Bures

Karen Bures has worked for over 20 years in the behavioral health field across clinical and educational settings. She holds a master’s degree in Trauma-Informed Education and serves as the Co-Founder and Executive Director of BEAM Learning Program, a nonprofit extended learning program in Bend, Oregon. BEAM provides trauma-informed, community-based academic and social-emotional support for students with intensive and complex learning and regulation needs.

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Education, Restraint

How Do We Teach People Better Ways of Preventing Behavioral Escalations in Classrooms?

by Karen Bures November 16, 2023 0

You may have seen the comments on a recent Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint social media post about seclusion rooms. We saw many responses to that post.... Read more.

Education, Restraint, Rewards and Consequences, School, Seclusion, Trauma

Please Stop Publicizing Classroom Disruptions

by Karen Bures October 5, 2023 0

I have been concerned about a trend on social media for a while. I haven't written about it because while I knew where I stood philosophically, I have been trying... Read more.

Residential, Restraint, Story

There is No Shame in Growth

by Karen Bures August 30, 2023 0

My very first job post-college was working in a residential center. The entire agency served kids across the spectrum. There was a locked subacute facility, a locked... Read more.

Advocacy, Education, Restraint

I am a Disruptor

by Karen Bures August 6, 2023 0

Some of you who have read my previous posts or listened to my live presentation may not be surprised, but I am no longer working in K12 education for the district... Read more.

Restraint, Story

An Educators Perspective: Stop restraining and secluding disabled children in the name of safety

by Karen Bures January 1, 2023 0

Last summer, I wrote an article about my evolution with the impact of seclusion and restraint on children with disabilities. I am a special education teacher specializing... Read more.

Challenging behavior, Education, People, Restraint, Story

I’m a teacher, and I don’t believe restraints keep children safe

by Karen Bures August 14, 2022 0

I started my career working in a residential facility. Restraints and seclusions were common, almost daily experiences. So I have a long history with them. I am... Read more.