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Record Nr.

UNINA9910825786403321

Autore

Ford Kelvin

Titolo

Preventing and reducing aggression and violence in health and social care [[electronic resource] ] : a holistic approach / / Kelvin Ford, Richard Byrt, James Dooher

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cumbria [England], : M&K Update Ltd., 2010

ISBN

1-282-55469-7

9786612554698

1-907830-57-X

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (237 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

ByrtRichard

DooherJames

Disciplina

362.1042

Soggetti

Medical personnel - Violence against

Aggressiveness - Prevention

Violence - Prevention

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Prelims; Contents; About the authors; Chapter 1 A holistic approach; Chapter 2 Violence and aggression in services and the social context; Chapter 3 Essential principles and theoretical models; Chapter 4 Safe, therapeutic environments; Chapter 5 De-escalation: reducing arousal and aggression; Chapter 6 Non-verbal and verbal communication; Chapter 7 Biological exoplanations of violence and aggression; Chapter 8 Culture, diversity and communication; Chapter 9 Individuals with specific communication needs; Chapter 10 More on individuals with specific communication needs

Chapter 11 Clients' physical health needsChapter 12 Psychosocial interventions, including cognitive behavioural therapy; Chapter 13 Other types of psychotherapy and therapeutic communities; Conclusion; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

No one should face aggression or violence in the workplace but these problems are increasingly being reported by health and social care workers and the people using their services. This helpful book explores the reasons why some individuals may become aggressive or violent



and explains how a holistic approach can offer effective ways of preventing, anticipating, reducing and dealing with aggression and violence when they arise. By critically exploring the common issues and difficulties encountered by professionals, the authors provide valuable insights into this behaviour and how to implement