Supporting Positive Behaviour: A Workbook for Social Care Workers; Introduction; Responsibilities; What is Behaviour?; Causes of Challenging Behaviour; Reacting and Responding to Challenging Behaviour; Self-Harm; How to Minimize and/or Prevent Challenging Behaviour; The Principles of Care: Respecting Service Users with Challenging Behaviour; Health, Safety and Risk; Reporting and Recording; Taking Care of Yourself and Being Supported; Self-Assessment Tool; Certificate; Legislation and Useful Websites; References and Further Reading
Summary
Communication problems, frustration and boredom can manifest themselves in physical outbursts, and working in a residential or domiciliary setting can involve responding to challenging behavior towards staff, other residents and sometimes self-harm. "Managing Challenging Behaviour" examines the underlying reasons for the behavior, ways to spot challenges before they occur and strategies to minimize or prevent incidents. This interactive workbook will help staff to understand appropriate interventions, how to monitor and record challenging behavior and implement strategies that will r
