The four step approach
Discover how to make your job easier and less stressful using the easily implemented, effective strategies in this easy-to-use, non-technical workbook developed by a psychologist for behavioral nursing care plans.
The first step is to clearly define the behavior problems. We can't use words like "aggression" or "combative." We have to spell out what they are doing in behavioral, observable, measurable words. We also have to note some things about the behaviors, such as where and when they happen. That's the first step.
The second step is to spell out what behaviors we are hoping for, again, in behavioral, observable, measurable words. We got these from our excellent psychosocial history, which you learn how to do. Using positive behaviors and interests, and our smart interactive techniques, we can work on replacing the problem behaviors with good, consistently rewarded appropriate ones, the third step. Finally, the fourth step tells us what to do when the resident is engaging in the unwanted behaviors, while maintaining their dignity and respect, and ours!! Using Gold's See-Saw model, we can work on developing positive behaviors and minimizing negative behaviors, even when residents may not have the apparent cognitive ability to make connections. |
"The value of Dr. Gold's book on behavioral treatment planning lies in his clear, explicit, step-by-step framing of how to approach complex behavioral problems within the nursing home setting. The clearly outlined procedures in his book reflect Dr. Gold's thinking and extensive experience in working with some very difficult and challenging behavior problems in long-term care settings for the last 20 years.
Having worked very closely with Dr. Gold for several years, I am very pleased to see his ideas put in book form and available to professionals working in very challenging settings. Dr. Gold's book will significantly increase the reader's skills in developing effective behavioral treatment plans." George Feuer, Ph.D |
We want to be careful not to reward problem behaviors, even when we HAVE to attend to them. For example, we HAVE to respond to elopements and repetitive, unnecessary call bells, of course. But we need to learn how NOT to reward them even though we are providing attention. More importantly, we need to learn how to PREVENT or REDUCE these behaviors in the first place. The worksheets will prompt you to develop ideas you may not have thought of, to correct the problem behaviors.
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