Adult Care Lead, Simon Holding, discusses removing triggers as a de-escalation strategy.
Resource Tag Archives
Dynamic Risk Assessment Checklist
Checklist of key things to consider when making a dynamic risk assessment.
The Problem with Ultimatums
Practical, positive strategies to encourage co-operation and reduce the need for ultimatums.
When Someone ‘Pushes Our Buttons’
How understanding our own triggers helps us to nurture positive, compassionate relationships.
The Expectancy Effect and Behaviour
Simple strategies to challenge preconceptions about individuals that may create expected behaviour patterns.
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.
The Power of Body Language
Positive and negative impacts of body language on behaviour.
Individual Struggles with Shift Change
Anticipate what’s next and spot chances to respond differently.
School Behaviour Scenarios
4 school-based scenarios to consider how we can respond to behaviours.
Walking Into a Crisis
Making incisive decisions to de-escalate situations and offer timely support.
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.
