Simple strategies to challenge preconceptions about individuals that may create expected behaviour patterns.
Resource Tag Archives
Responsive Approaches
Accompanying resource pack for Talking Behaviour episode.
Dementia Care Resident Wants to Go Home
Decide what is likely to happen next and spot opportunities to do things differently.
Reacting vs Responding to Behaviour
Dave Smallwood explores how culture and ethos influence our response to behaviour.
I’m Communicating. Are You Listening?
How increasing our awareness of non-verbal communication can help reduce risk.
The Power of Body Language
Positive and negative impacts of body language on behaviour.
Individual Struggles with Shift Change
Anticipate what’s next and spot chances to respond differently.
School Behaviour Scenarios
4 school-based scenarios to consider how we can respond to behaviours.
Walking Into a Crisis
Making incisive decisions to de-escalate situations and offer timely support.
How to Reduce Restraint: Part 2
Part 2 of our series exploring how to reduce the use of restraint.
Mirroring as De-escalation Strategy
How mirroring can help defuse potentially challenging situations.
What is ‘Take-Up Time’?
Strategies to encourage take-up time and support processing skills.
De-escalation in Complex Needs Services
Doremi and Simon discuss the importance of self-awareness to build strong therapeutic relationships.
CALM Communication Poster
Key questions to ask yourself to support de-escalation and reduce risk.
Supporting Sudden Escalations of Behaviour
Dave Smallwood explores the cumulative effect of experiences and how to reduce risk.
