Resources to explore emotions during 1:1 sessions.
Resource Tag Archives
Emotion Name Cards
Cards for sorting activities in 1:1 or small group sessions.
Emotions Scale
Tool for identifying, describing, and understanding feelings in 1:1 sessions.
Problem with Removing Behaviour Triggers
Adult Care Lead, Simon Holding, discusses removing triggers as a de-escalation strategy.
Dynamic Risk Assessment Checklist
Checklist of key things to consider when making a dynamic risk assessment.
The Problem with Ultimatums
Strategies to encourage co-operation and reduce the need for ultimatums.
When Someone ‘Pushes Our Buttons’
Understanding our own triggers helps us to nurture positive relationships.
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.
School Behaviour Scenarios
4 school-based scenarios to consider how we can respond to behaviours.
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.
De-escalation in Complex Needs Services
Doremi and Simon discuss the importance of self-awareness to build strong therapeutic relationships.
