NVR: Finding an Anchor, a Map, and a Compass in Inpatient CAMHS
Introducing Non-Violent Resistance (NVR)
In March 2022, Rachel Horn and I began training in Non-Violent Resistance (NVR).
NVR has been shown to reduce aggression and improve dynamics within residential and inpatient settings (van Gink et al., 2020; Embeita & Birch, 2025).
Inspired by its use within our then consultant, Dr Claire Purcell’s previous context, we sought to integrate NVR into the ward, family therapy and parent group interventions.
