Managing Challenging Behaviour
Reducing the need for Physical Intervention
A one-day workshop designed to give care staff the skills to better manage
behaviours through the adoption of the ‘Low-arousal’ approaches
1st June 2007
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ORT HOUSE CONFERENCE CENTRE
126 Albert Street, London NW1 7NE
During this workshop you will learn:
· Many causes of anger and frustration which can lead to challenging behaviour
· What winds people up, what calms them down
· The least aversive ways of managing a behaviour
· How our behaviour can effect the behaviour of others
· How to move away from a demand culture – demands are not always what they appear to be
· Why it is a good idea to avoid confrontation
· An understanding of the arousal curve – being aware of the trigger zone
Managing aggression and violence remains a major concern for those who care for service users who challenge. It is not uncommon for a situation to escalate to the point when physical intervention seems the only course of action. Once crisis level is reached, further management presents a high risk to both staff and clients alike
Prevention is better than intervention
Physical interventions tend to focus on managing situations after they have occurred and do not address the antecedents which triggered the behaviour in the first place. During this workshop we will be examining strategies for defusing incidents – The ‘low-arousal’ approaches.
What are the ‘low-arousal’ approaches ?
Broadly, the ‘low-arousal’ approaches can be defined as:
‘A collection of behaviour management strategies which focus on the avoidance of confrontation. This is primarily achieved by the reduction of trigger/cue behaviours which may arouse an individual who presents with violent behaviours’.
The ‘low-arousal’ approaches are research based and have been clinically tested by Studio III Training Systems, leaders in the field of behaviour management. ‘Low-arousal’ is key to the philosophies and practices which underpin the highly successful Studio III model.
Used properly, the ‘low-arousal’ approaches should lead to:
· Less incidents and therefore less stress
· A reduction in the need for physical interventions leading to a safer environment for staff and service users alike
· A greater valuing of the people we work with
· A more pro-active approach to managing behaviours allowing greater scope for more meaningful activities for service users.
· Greater staff confidence and consistency in managing challenging behaviours
· Developing specific reactive plans for individuals who challenge
Cascade this training by facilitating a workshop in your service
This workshop will also give you the skills to facilitate your own in-house training with the aid of our video/learning pack: ‘Managing Challenging Behaviour – the low-arousal way’. All delegates will receive a voucher entitling them to 20% discount on the current price. The pack includes two videos (one client group specific), supporting tutor manuals, overhead projector transparencies and a set of practical exercises designed to be used in conjunction with the videos.
Workshop Leader
The day will be led by Andrew McDonnell BSc., MSc., PhD., Consultant Clinical Psychologist to, and Director of, Studio III Clinical Services; Director, clinical consultant and Team Leader to Studio III Training Systems; formerly Clinical Psychologist to Monyhull Hospital Birmingham. Andrew has particular interest in the design of community settings for people who challenge. He is also a staunch advocate of promoting non-aversive approaches to managing challenging behaviours.
Andrew has authored many papers on managing challenging behaviours particularly in the fields of Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Healthcare and the care of Older Adults. He is also a key-note speaker at National and International conferences and symposia.
Outline for the day09.30 ... Registration, tea and coffee on arrival
10.00 ... WelcomeIntroduction to Studio III
Aims and expectations of the day
Introduction to the ‘Low-arousal’ approaches
11.15 ... Tea/Coffee
11.30 ... Managing behaviours versus changing behavioursVideo role plays
12.30 ... Lunch
13.45 ... The ‘Low-arousal’ approaches in practiceThe role of Reactive Plans
14.45 ... Tea/coffee
15.00 ... Coping with challenging behaviour – debriefing after an incidentGroup discussion
16.00 ... Workshop ends
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Who should attend?
This workshop will be invaluable to all those involved in the care, health and education of service users who challenge. Topics covered will be relevant to staff working in the fields of learning disabilities, autism, the care of older adults and mental health.
The cost
The attendance fee for the day is £97 plus VAT (applies to online payment). This includes refreshments throughout the day, buffet lunch, course notes and an attendance certificate.
How to register
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Joining instructions will be forwarded following receipt of your booking form and remittance
Hotels
If you require hotel accommodation, the following hotels are close to ORT House If you require further information please contact Myra Ward at our conference office:
Telephone: 01189714515
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