Targeting the Positive with Behaviours that Challenge

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.

• Preface. IntroductionChapter 1 - What is "Behaviour that Challenges"?. Chapter 2 - Prevention Strategies. Chapter 3 - Building a Positive EnvironmentChapter 4 - Person-centred Approach. Chapter 5 - Environmental Culture. Chapter 6 - Behaviour Management Old Logic: Punish/Reward. Chapter 7 - Introduction to the 6 Stage Target ModelChapter 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 - IntentionalChapter 16 - Causes of Behaviours that Challenge - The Biopsychosocial ModelChapter 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 PersonalChapter 28 - Self-awareness and Self-managementChapter 29 - The Stages of EscalationChapter 30 - Signs of EscalationChapter 31 - IntrospectionChapter 32 - Respond AppropriatelyChapter 33 - De-escalation through Positive Attitude and EmpathyChapter 34 - EmpathyChapter 35 - Bringing Escalation to a Solution or Resolution. 292Chapter 36 - Eliminating or Supporting to Cope with the StressChapter 37 HELP, PROMPT, WAIT, PROTECTChapter 38 - Planned ResponsesChapter 39 - Stage 6: Learn from IncidentAPPENDIX 1 - How Angry Do You Get?References quoted within this book.

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.