@LearningDisElf

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At the end of the PETAL therapy there are review sessions and something to take-away; a letter about the therapy for other health professionals. There are also home practice tasks set by the person with ID and their carers #PETALprogramme
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And last but not least, healthy habits are also really important #PETALprogramme
Being healthy Activity Social Enjoyment

ALT Being healthy Activity Social Enjoyment

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Caring wellbeing is also important #PETALprogramme
Improving wellbeing Managing stress Support networks

ALT Improving wellbeing Managing stress Support networks

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Communication, emotions and a calm environment #PETALprogramme
Communicating with professionals, the person with learning disability, the person's caring network. Using communication passports

ALT Communicating with professionals, the person with learning disability, the person's caring network. Using communication passports

Linking thoughts, feelings and behaviour Mindfulness Mood diaries

ALT Linking thoughts, feelings and behaviour Mindfulness Mood diaries

Distracting and calming activities Relaxation activities Calm down tools

ALT Distracting and calming activities Relaxation activities Calm down tools

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Understanding aggressive challenging behaviour: de-escalation and managing risk #PETALprogramme
1. Move person away 2. Talk to them 3. Try to help

ALT 1. Move person away 2. Talk to them 3. Try to help

1. Move person away 2. Create a calm environment

ALT 1. Move person away 2. Create a calm environment

Risk management plan Carers know how to de-escalates situations Reactive strategies used only as a last-resort Carers know where to get more help

ALT Risk management plan Carers know how to de-escalates situations Reactive strategies used only as a last-resort Carers know where to get more help

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Replying to @LearningDisElf @PETALProgramme
The PETAL Therapy Manual (which may still be adapted further) currently includes modules on: 1. Getting to know the person 2. Understanding aggressive challenging behaviour 3. Communication 4. Emotions 5. A calm environment 6. Carer wellbeing 7. Healthy habits #PETALprogramme
Communication Likes and dislikes Network Behaviour Other therapies Health

ALT Communication Likes and dislikes Network Behaviour Other therapies Health

Is someone ready to change?

ALT Is someone ready to change?

Trigger → Behaviour → Response

ALT Trigger → Behaviour → Response

Predicting behaviour: Confused Irritable Boisterous Verbal threats Physical threats Attacking objects

ALT Predicting behaviour: Confused Irritable Boisterous Verbal threats Physical threats Attacking objects

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Replying to @LearningDisElf @PETALProgramme
People working on the @PETALprogramme have developed a PETAL Therapy Manual, as well as a carer workbook and service user workbook #PETALprogramme
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Our final speakers are Brendan Leahy and Dr Rachel Royston - @PETALProgramme Manager at @UCLPsychiatry who are going to tell us about the development of the PETAL therapy with testimonials from family carers and adults with mild intellectual disabilities #PETALprogramme
PErsonalised Treatment packages for Adults with Learning disabilities who display aggression in community settings (PETAL) The PETAL therapy  Community Support for Challenging Behaviour - #PETALprogramme webinar Rachel Royston & Brendan Leahy

ALT PErsonalised Treatment packages for Adults with Learning disabilities who display aggression in community settings (PETAL) The PETAL therapy  Community Support for Challenging Behaviour - #PETALprogramme webinar Rachel Royston & Brendan Leahy

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Final conclusions of this @PETALprogramme presentation from @likahassiotis #PETALprogramme
Aggression and its associations are complex and multifaceted Interventions may not fully address modifiable underpinning factors Unpacking the typologies of challenging behaviour is the next “big” research topic that can lead to new approaches to treatment The PETAL programme is attempting to do so by introducing novel ways of conceptualising intervention development for aggression

ALT Aggression and its associations are complex and multifaceted Interventions may not fully address modifiable underpinning factors Unpacking the typologies of challenging behaviour is the next “big” research topic that can lead to new approaches to treatment The PETAL programme is attempting to do so by introducing novel ways of conceptualising intervention development for aggression

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These are the areas for improvement identified by the @PETALprogramme #PETALprogramme
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