Targeting the Positive with Behaviours that Challenge: Empathic Strategies for Working with Children and...

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Andy Baker

Targeting the Positive with Behaviours that Challenge

Empathic Strategies for Working with Children and Adults

Andy Baker

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English

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
21 November 2024

Care of the elderly; Care of the mentally ill; Social work

Unravel the complexities of effectively managing behaviours that challenge through the 6-stage Target model. The 6 stages offer an empowering tool kit that builds upon positive skills and abilities when working with individuals under some form of supervision or care. This includes children in home, care or school environments, and adults that need support related to mental health disorders, autism, learning disabilities or dementia.

With a focus on:

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Identifying behaviours

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Understanding and empathising

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Pro-active planning

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Recognizing escalation

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Responding appropriately

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Learning from incidents

The chapters provide significant information about why difficult situations arise and understanding people. A person-centred approach increases competency, confidence, resilience, and empathy so that caregivers feel more assured and settled about what they do. These effective methods build trusting relationships, teach new skills, and de-escalate situations safely, improving outcomes for both those who give support and those who receive it.

By: Andy Baker
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 600g
ISBN: 9781839979002
ISBN 10: 1839979003
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 21 November 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

"Preface. Introduction Chapter 1 - What is ""Behaviour that Challenges""?. Chapter 2 - Prevention Strategies. Chapter 3 - Building a Positive Environment Chapter 4 - Person-centred Approach. Chapter 5 - Environmental Culture. Chapter 6 - Behaviour Management Old Logic: Punish/Reward. Chapter 7 - Introduction to the 6 Stage Target Model Chapter 8 - Identify Maladaptive Behaviours. Chapter 9 - Identify Positive Behaviours. Chapter 10 - Causes of Behaviours that Challenge - Reflex. Chapter 11 - Causes of Behaviours that Challenge - The Human Nervous System.. Chapter 12 - Stage 2: Understand/Empathise: Causes of Behaviours that Challenge - Trauma. Chapter 13 - Causes of Behaviours that Challenge - Factors that Affect Brain Functioning. Chapter 14 - Causes of Behaviours that Challenge - Reactive. Chapter 15 - Causes of Behaviours that Challenge - Intentional Chapter 16 - Causes of Behaviours that Challenge - The Biopsychosocial Model Chapter 17 - Behavioural Analysis. Chapter 18 - Introduction. Chapter 19 - Developing a Strategy. Chapter 20 - Step 1 - The Current Strategy. Chapter 21 - Step 2 - Manage the Stress - Recovery from Trauma. Chapter 22 - Step 2 - Manage the Stress - Using the HELP Principle. Chapter 23 - Step 3 - Meet the Need. Chapter 24 - Creating the Plan. Chapter 25 - Teaching Methods. Chapter 26 - Creating a competing pathway. Chapter 27 - Relationships - Professional or Personal Chapter 28 - Self-awareness and Self-management Chapter 29 - The Stages of Escalation Chapter 30 - Signs of Escalation Chapter 31 - Introspection Chapter 32 - Respond Appropriately Chapter 33 - De-escalation through Positive Attitude and Empathy Chapter 34 - Empathy Chapter 35 - Bringing Escalation to a Solution or Resolution. 292 Chapter 36 - Eliminating or Supporting to Cope with the Stress Chapter 37 HELP, PROMPT, WAIT, PROTECT Chapter 38 - Planned Responses Chapter 39 - Stage 6: Learn from Incident APPENDIX 1 - How Angry Do You Get? References quoted within this book."

Over 16 years of experience in the social care sector and training in psychology, multiple psychotherapeutic disciplines and behaviour management models inspired Andy to educate others. His passion for improving therapeutic relationships and good practice in behaviour management for care, education, non-care and even parents is infectious. Andy is the MD and head trainer of Able Training Support Ltd, the lead external trainer for the Alzheimer's Society and a director of the 'Institute of Conflict Management' He has spent over a decade supporting thousands of people to better understand and improve behaviour management.

Reviews for Targeting the Positive with Behaviours that Challenge: Empathic Strategies for Working with Children and Adults

Andy Baker has written an informed must- read 'guide' based upon his wealth of experience, studying and knowledge. Such commitment and dedication to helping, supporting and educating others needs to be commended. The book is complimented with case studies which provide a deeper understanding and application of the theory. Not only will reading this book enable the reader to gain a richer understanding of the holistic benefits of managing behaviour, it will also provide an opportunity for the process of self-reflection of the readers own behaviour and/or anxieties which impact upon their ability to effectively and empathically understand the complexities of human behaviour. Read this book and embrace the possibility that empathy can build bridges across differences and create a more compassionate world. -- Yaf Yafai, Fostering Manager This book is a true representation to Andy's teachings, it captures the perspective of those receiving care but also encourages care-givers to address their own beliefs and perspectives to endorse more harmony to those receiving and providing care. This would be an innovative tool for any care giver in any setting and is a must read for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge and understanding. The case studies are very insightful, I love the concept of 'management not change is the aim' and that 'challenging behaviour' is referred to as 'behaviour that challenges', adapting to these teachings has enabled care givers to provide a more person-centred approach allowing us to achieve better outcomes. -- Rebecca Sanderson, GBA Care We have used Andys' training and the TARGET model for several years now and it has been transformative for our staff. The focus on understanding, empathy and the needs of the individual has consistently helped us to achieve better outcomes for our patients and everyone involved. -- William Inkson, Security Manager and Conflict Resolution Training Lead