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Frightened, Disturbed, Dangerous?: Why working with patients in psychiatric care can be really difficult, and what to do about it
Bo Hejlskov Elvén
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Description for Frightened, Disturbed, Dangerous?: Why working with patients in psychiatric care can be really difficult, and what to do about it
Paperback. The principles of practice in psychiatric care are described with the intent to manage behavioural challenges and create a healthy workspace and treatment area. The author discusses methods and approaches of managing negative behaviour of both patients and staff, to allow for the psychiatric treatment to function most effectively. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: JKSM; JMP; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 142 x 215 x 18. Weight in Grams: 164.
Patients in psychiatric care can behave in ways that can be alarming for staff, and difficult to respond to. The authors of this practical and imaginative book explain why patients may behave in these ways, and offer a toolkit of ways to respond effectively and kindly. With many everyday examples of how to keep the space positive and safe, and patients calm, this book could transform your working life.
Patients in psychiatric care can behave in ways that can be alarming for staff, and difficult to respond to. The authors of this practical and imaginative book explain why patients may behave in these ways, and offer a toolkit of ways to respond effectively and kindly. With many everyday examples of how to keep the space positive and safe, and patients calm, this book could transform your working life.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Condition
New
Number of Pages
136
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781785922145
SKU
V9781785922145
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-1
About Bo Hejlskov Elvén
Bo Hejlskov Elvén is a Clinical Psychologist based in Sweden. He is an independent consultant and lecturer on autism and challenging behaviour, and an accredited Studio III trainer. In 2009, he was awarded the Puzzle Piece of the Year prize by the Swedish Autism Society for his lecturing and counselling on challenging behaviour. Sophie Abild is his daughter.
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