Managing Aggressive Behaviour in Care Settings: Understanding and Applying Low Arousal Approaches

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Andrew A. McDonnell (Studio3 Training Systems, UK) Peter Sturmey

Managing Aggressive Behaviour in Care Settings

Understanding and Applying Low Arousal Approaches

Andrew A. McDonnell (Studio3 Training Systems, UK), Peter Sturmey

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
09 April 2010

Mental health services

A practical guide for health professionals and trainers, offering evidence-based low arousal approaches to defusing and managing aggressive behaviours in a variety of health care settings.

Provides both an academic background and practical advice on how to manage and minimize confrontation Illustrates low arousal approaches and offers clear advice on physical restraint and the reduction of these methods Describes the evidence base for recommended approaches Includes a wide range of valuable case examples from a variety of care settings

By: Andrew A. McDonnell (Studio3 Training Systems UK), Peter Sturmey
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 395g
ISBN: 9780470512319
ISBN 10: 0470512318
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 09 April 2010
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andrew A. McDonnell is a practicing Clinical Psychologist specializing in working with clients who exhibit challenging behaviours. He has published numerous articles on the subject of behaviour management in international journals and is the founder of the international training organization, Studio III Training Systems.