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rules of engagement

12 August 2015 by Jamie Baker

Carefully thought-through ‘rules of engagement’, taking into account users’ psychological and emotional needs, are seen as typical or defining features of a psychologically informed environment. See Keats et al: “Psychologically informed services”; also Johnson: “A handy guide to PIEs” (Video) .

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