Supporting Individuals to Make Choices January 14, 2024 Article Using choices is a great way to develop a sense of autonomy, responsibility, and feeling of control.
Effective De-escalation in Complex Needs Services | Doremi Littlewood & Simon Holding January 1, 2024 Podcast We explore the importance of self-awareness to build strong therapeutic relationships with service users.
Supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities Through Bereavement November 24, 2023 Article 6 practical ways to support individuals with learning disabilities through the grieving process.
Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities and Dementia November 14, 2023 Article 5 key areas to support and practical strategies to ensure individuals can live well with dementia.
Reducing Risk When Accessing Community Service Providers November 11, 2023 Article 5 strategies to support working with community services to transform visits into positive experiences.
Webinar Recording: Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities & Dementia November 9, 2023 Video Webinar Recording: Simon Holding suggests person-centred ways to support individuals with learning disabilities and dementia.
The Effect of Early Experiences for Older Adults October 30, 2023 Article How early experiences can influence behaviours of concern for older adults.
Should We Remove Behaviour Triggers? October 29, 2023 Article Rather than eliminating triggers, we can use them to support the individuals in our care.
Behaviour Scenario: Refusing Medication for Cultural Reasons October 17, 2023 Download Decide what is likely to happen next and opportunities to do things differently to de-escalate difficult situations.
Behaviour Scenario: Trauma Affects Hospital Appointment October 11, 2023 Download Decide what is likely to happen next and opportunities to do things differently to de-escalate difficult situations.
Behaviour Scenario: Distressed During Personal Care September 28, 2023 Download Decide what is likely to happen next and opportunities to do things differently to de-escalate difficult situations.
Behaviour Scenario: Refusing Medication September 25, 2023 Download Decide what is likely to happen next and opportunities to do things differently to de-escalate difficult situations.
Behaviour Scenario: Frustrated by Patient September 23, 2023 Download Decide what is likely to happen next and opportunities to do things differently to de-escalate difficult situations.
Behaviour Scenario: Waiting to Go Off-site September 18, 2023 Download Decide what is likely to happen next and opportunities to do things differently to de-escalate difficult situations.