What is the purpose of seclusion for a client?

The purpose of seclusion primarily focuses on ensuring the safety of both the client and others in the environment. When a client exhibits potentially harmful behavior, seclusion is utilized as an intervention to prevent injury to themselves or others, creating a safe space where the client can be monitored. This approach allows healthcare providers to manage a situation where a client may be at risk of acting out violently or destructively, ensuring that immediate threats are mitigated.

While promoting independence, reflection, or reducing anxiety may have their own therapeutic value in different contexts, these are not the primary reasons for implementing seclusion. The main priority in situations that lead to seclusion is to maintain safety and control until the client is stabilized and can engage positively with others again.