How to use CALM communication to defuse and divert behaviour reducing the likelihood of a crisis developing.
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Responding vs Reacting: How Our Behaviour Influences Others
Taking control of our own reactions puts us in a better position to respond appropriately to the individuals we support.
CALM Communication Poster
Key questions to ask yourself to support de-escalation and reduce risk.
Webinar Recording: Supporting Sudden Escalations of Behaviour
Webinar Recording: Trainer Dave Smallwood explores transition points, the cumulative effect of experiences, and how to reduce risk.
What Does Take-Up Time Look Like in our Settings?
Helpful strategies to encourage take-up time to reduce cognitive load and support processing skills.
Moving From ‘React and Respond’ to ‘Predict and Prevent’
4 key strategies to take pre-emptive steps helping to anticipate and avoid certain situations in the first place.
Brick Wall vs Rubber Band Thinking Poster
A printable poster comparing different ways to think about and respond to behaviour.
The Power of the Pause Poster
A printable poster highlighting the importance of responding rather than reacting to behaviour.
How to Use Change of Face Effectively in Your Setting
Safely transferring the support of an individual to a colleague.
How to Make Effective Use of Calm Rooms and Spaces
How to design and use calm rooms and quiet spaces to promote self-regulation.
A Personalised Approach to Supporting Individuals Through a Crisis
Prioritising the recovery stage for all parties to create positive outcomes for everyone.
Risk Assessment Matrix Poster
A helpful poster to measure probability and frequency of behaviour and severity of impact for risk assessment.
Behaviour Scenario: Questions about Shift Change
Decide what is likely to happen next and opportunities to do things differently to de-escalate difficult situations.
Risk Assessment & Behaviour Ebook
A practical guide to understanding risk and risk assessments written by risk expert Bernard Allen.
ABC Functional Analysis Template
An editable Antecedent, Behaviour, and Consequence (ABC) template to identify the function of behaviour.
