Difficult, Dangerous & Disturbing Behav
Target Group
This workshop is aimed primarily at staff and managers of supported housing and day centres. It will also prove useful to other workers in ‘frontline positions’ who may experience unpredictable or aggressive behaviour. No prior training in this field is assumed and the course will be adopted to reflect the experience, work roles and settings of the participants.
Aim
This is a practice based course aimed at helping participants to develop confidence and personal strategies for dealing appropriately and safely with behaviour that is difficult, disturbed and dangerous.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course participants should
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Have a good understanding of the dynamics of violent encounter
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Have a better understanding of their personal reactions to immediate threat
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Be able to assess danger, and use strategies to minimise risk
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Have skills and strategies for responding to violent and destructive behaviour
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Have identified specific skills in containing dangerous behaviour influenced by drugs, alcohol and psychotic conditions
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Have explored the dilemmas posed by people using instrumental violence, and the needs of the vulnerable adult
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Have identified specific teamwork skills, skills in dealing with multiple aggressors, and difficult behaviour in group settings.
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Be aware of the post-incident needs of staff
Training Style
This is a dramatic, intense and emotionally demanding course focussing on the safe containment of very dangerous behaviour. The training has a “fringe theatre” feel brought about by the trainer’s use of theatrical devices to bring the case material to life. This is backed up by lectures, structured exercises, and group discussion.