Challenging Behaviour for Mental Health Services
Course Overview
Ascend Learning Solutions
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.
Who should complete the course?
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
Course Content
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