Behavioural distress : concepts and strategies / edited by Bob Gates, Jane Gear, Jane Wray.

At foot of title: Royal College of Nursing.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

SECTION 1:Understanding behavioural distress, terminology and ethical and legal contexts:- 1. Toward understanding behaviour: Theoretical orientations towards understanding behaviour-- Psychological explanations of behaviour-- Sociological explanations of behaviour-- Anthropological explanations of behaviour-- APM-A (orientation) theory and \'psychological survival\'--2. Terminology:- Why words?--The language of disability--Image of disability--The language of behavioural distress--Expressions of behavioural distress--The language of intervention--The impact messages--3. The ethical and legal context:- Ethical issues--Human rights-- Ethical behaviour and professional practice--\'Special\' rights of people with learning disabilities--Behavioural interventions and the client\'s rights--The \'pindown\' experience--Use of medication--legal implications--Legal issues--background and relevant definitions--Legal issues and the manifestations of behaviour-- Issues of consent--Risk assessment and risk management--SECTION 2: Seven Therapeutic Interventions Used in Behavioural Distress:- 4. Nonviolent (compassionate) Communication:- What is Nonviolent Communication?--Personal growth and the development of NVC--Evidence base--The NVC process--The NVC model--Case illustrations of NVC in use--The interaction of APM-A (orientation) theory and NVC--The quality and uses of NVC--Training--5. The Arts Therapies:- History--The theoretical basis--The philosophical basis--The evidence base--Case illustrations of arts therapies in use--Limitations--6. Chemotherapy and Other Physical Treatments:- History:- Chemotherapeutic treatment of some conditions with underlying behavioural distress--More general states of distress--Pharmacotherapy--Psychotropic drugs--Non-psychotropic drugs--Electroconvulsive therapy--Psychosurgery--Compliance with treatment--7. Gentle Teaching:- Gentle teaching-- The practical application of gentle teaching--Organisational principles of gentle teaching--Criticisms of gentle teaching--8. Structured Teaching:- The name of the spectrum of autistic disorders--History of structured teaching--The theoretical basis--The philosophical basis--The practical application of structured teaching--The empirical basis of structured teaching--Limitations of the structured teaching approach--9. Behavioural Interventions:- The behavioural approach--Theoretical bases for behavioural interventions--Practical applications--Planning interventions--Approaches to behavioural change--The limitations of behavioural approaches--10. Cognitive Behavioural Interventions:- Historical overview--Theoretical development--The philosophical basis of cognitive behavioural approaches--Case illustrations of cognitive behavioural approaches in use--The strengths and limitations of the cognitive behavioural approach--SECTION 3: Examining Evidence:- 11. The problematic nature of evidence--Scientific evidence--What constitutes evidence and how is it obtained?-- Comparing and contrasting the evidence and research base of interventions--Implications for organisations and settings--A plate section can be found between pages 112 and 113.

Includes--Understanding behavioural distress, terminology, and ethical and legal contexts--Seven therapeutic interventions used in behavioural distress--Examining evidence.

This text provides insights and access to a range of therapeutic interventions for those working with individuals with behavioural difficulties. It also provides theoretical backgrounds and addresses legal and ethical issues.