Learning How to
Practice Without Pressure
Practice Without Pressure (PWP) is both a philosophy of care, and a process using that philosophy of care. PWP is meant for anyone who experiences stress or anxiety during medical, dental or personal care procedures, but especially people with intellectual or cognitive disabilities. It also incorporates their families and caregivers, and the professionals and clinicians who serve them.
Humility
The quality or state of not thinking you are better than other people
Courage
The ability to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty
Sense of Humor
The ability to find enjoyment and/or experience fun in life
Respect
An understanding that someone or something is important, serious, etc. and should be treated in an appropriate way
Integrity
The quality of being honest and fair
Optimism
An inclination to believe in the most favorable outcome
Competence
Having the necessary ability or skills to do something well or well enough to meet a standard
Compassion
Sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
Responsibility
The quality or state of being reliable and trustworthy
Collaboration
To cooperate and work together with others to accomplish something
Wisdom
The experiential knowledge and ability to judge what is proper or reasonable
Flexibility
Willing or disposed to yield
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