Frightened, Disturbed, Dangerous? - Why working with patients in psychiatric care can be really

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.

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• Authors: Soph Abild McFarlane, Sophie Abild McFarlane, Sophie Abild Abild McFarlane, Bo Hejlskov Elven, Bo Hejlskov Abild Elven, Bo Hejlskov Abild Mcfarlane Elven, Bo Hejlskov Elven, Bo Hejlskov Hejlskov Elven, Bo Hejlskov Elvén, Bo Hejlskov Hejlskov Elvén, Hejlskov Elven Bo
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2017
• EAN: 9781785922145
• ISBN: 978-1-78592-214-5
• No. of pages: 136
• Dimensions: 174 mm x 218 mm x 13 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology