Calissa States – Camber Children’s Mental Health

CREATING MULTI-SENSORY ENVIRONMENTS FOR INPATIENT FACILITIES

Calissa States – Camber Children’s Mental Health

When children experience trauma, they exhibit big emotions that are difficult to manage on their own. Once admitted to a PRTF, children are able to maintain a consistent schedule and learn how to process and manage their trauma in a safe environment. When the facility lacks sensory images or sensory-sensitive design, it becomes difficult for both staff and clients to redirect their dis-regulation. Creating a multisensory environment would allow more tranquility and aid employees in teaching healthy coping mechanisms to the patients.