Caring for People with Challenging Behaviors Poster Series By Stephen Weber Long, Ph.D.

Download two sample posters here!

Poster Sample 1 – Understanding Causes of Behavior Problems Among Nursing Home Residents

Poster Sample 2 – The ABCs of Behavior

Use these visual reminders to help staff stay on the right track when handling residents' behaviors. Twelve eye-catching posters cover all the basics of effective behavioral intervention, including:

• Understanding causes of behavior problems
  
• Using active listening
  
• Allowing residents to make choices
  
• Using positive social reinforcers
  
• What triggers/reinforcers to avoid
  
• The ABCs of behavior
  
• Dealing with our own reactions to behaviors
  
• Setting realistic intervention goals
  
• Cooperative problem solving
  
• Common Caregiver Reactions to Resident Behaviors
  
• When a resident tries to physically hurt you
  
• Setting limits
  
  

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