Challenging Behaviour for Mental Health Services

Course Overview

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The overall aim of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is to improve the quality of a person’s life and that of the people around them. This includes children, young people and adults as well as older people

PBS provides the right support for a person, their family and friends to help people lead a meaningful life and learn new skills without unnecessary restrictions.

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This is ideal for all staff in the Learning Disability, Mental Health and Elderly sectors.

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Course Details

Aims

To introduce delegates to the key concepts surrounding behaviours that challenge, and further develop your ability to work more confidently with people who display these behaviours.

Outcomes

Discuss stereotypes surrounding behaviours that challenge
Describe a range of underlying causes for behaviours that challenge, including and the function of these for the individual
Identify potential triggers for behaviours that challenge
Describe the context and use of proactive and reactive strategies and include these in developing positive support plans
Discuss the cycle of emotional arousal and identify how it functions in the workplace
Respond appropriately to incidents of behaviours that challenge and know your role in managing these incidents
Describe the effects of positive communication in de-escalation
Explore the purpose and benefits of Positive Behaviour Support
Develop a behaviour support plan
Discuss restrictive interventions and when they could be used
Discuss reporting and recording procedures