Mirroring as De-escalation Strategy January 5, 2024 Article Using mirroring to de-escalate and defuse potentially challenging situations.
Powerful Restorative Conversations January 2, 2024 Article Creating powerful, positive restorative conversations for post-incident support.
De-escalation in Complex Needs Services January 1, 2024 Podcast Doremi and Simon discuss the importance of self-awareness to build strong therapeutic relationships.
What is CALM Communication? December 29, 2023 Article How to use CALM communication to defuse and divert behaviour.
Responding vs Reacting December 27, 2023 Article Taking control of our own reactions puts us in a better position to respond appropriately to the individuals we support.
CALM Communication Poster December 23, 2023 Download Key questions to ask yourself to support de-escalation and reduce risk.
Supporting Sudden Escalations of Behaviour December 18, 2023 Video Dave Smallwood explores the cumulative effect of experiences and how to reduce risk.
What is ‘Take-Up Time’? December 15, 2023 Article Strategies to encourage take-up time and support processing skills.
React and Respond vs Predict and Prevent December 13, 2023 Article Taking pre-emptive steps to anticipate and avoid heightened situations.
Brick Wall vs Rubber Band Thinking December 9, 2023 Download Poster comparing different ways to think about and respond to behaviour.
The Power of the Pause December 8, 2023 Download Poster highlighting the importance of responding rather than reacting to behaviour.
Using Change of Face November 23, 2023 Article Safely transferring the support of an individual to another colleague.
Effective Calm Rooms and Spaces November 22, 2023 Article How to design and use calm rooms and quiet spaces to promote self-regulation.
Risk Assessment Matrix November 10, 2023 Download Poster to measure probability and frequency of behaviour and severity of impact.
Supporting Children with PDA November 9, 2023 Podcast Lynn McCann describes strategies to support children with PDA.
