The Broken Record Technique is a form of assertive behavior.
It is a verbal response that is firm and clear and conveys a message that you mean what you say.
It tends to work well in situations where people want to argue, don t want to listen, are non-compliant with treatment, forgetful or disorganized.
Your aim is to prevent further conflict, manage the message more effectively or clarify information.
You acknowledge what the other person is saying or doing and then explain your expectations, using the same or similar words with a polite but firm tone. For example:
“I know you feel tired and that getting out of the house is difficult, but you need to attend your physical therapy visits so that you ll get better.”
12/15/20
Michael Coupland
The use of opioids across our nation has risen to epidemic proportions, and regulators, government agencies and, of course, the workers compensation industry have implemented actions designed to address this problem. Their efforts are commendable, and the workers compensation industry has made good strides toward stemming the complications associated with opioids.
But lost in this conversation is an understanding of who, how and why opioids affect certain people. The best way to truly prevent the potential negative consequences of opioid use is to act from a position of knowledge.
Who do opioids affect?
A first-time opioid user can die from the effects of opioids, and everyone who uses them soon becomes physically dependent on them. Despite the dependency, not everyone develops a tolerance to the drugs, and even fewer become addicted. It s not possible to accurately determine those most vulnerable to addiction or when that shift will occur. But there