Create slides for my staff training using this content SLIDE 1 — TITLE KIM UNDERSTANDING THE PERSON BEHIND THE BEHAVIOUR Trauma-Informed Positive Behaviour Support Hospital → Home → Community Interactive Staff Training & BSP Review SLIDE 2 — TODAY IS DIFFERENT YOU KNOW KIM. This isn't going to be me reading her BSP to you. Today we're going to: UNDERSTAND why behaviour occurs REFLECT on what Kim has experienced IDENTIFY what Kim is communicating UPDATE what we know about Kim BUILD her new BSP together PREPARE for discharge SLIDE 3 — START WITH THE PERSON WHO IS KIM? Before we talk about... Diagnosis. Risk. Trauma. Mental health. Substance use. Absconding. Aggression. WHO IS SHE? CHAT ACTIVITY Type ONE positive word you would use to describe Kim. SLIDE 4 — WHAT WE ALREADY KNOW KIM IS... Friendly. Chatty. Kind. Engaging. Easy-going. Someone with a big heart. She enjoys: 🐾 Animals 🌊 The beach 🍔 Going out for food 🛍️ Community access 💬 Social connection WHAT WOULD YOU ADD? The existing BSP describes these strengths and preferences and notes that workers have described Kim as kind and having “a big heart.” SLIDE 5 — THE CLINICAL PICTURE KIM'S CLINICAL PROFILE Intellectual Disability Severe PTSD ADHD – childhood diagnosis Substance Misuse Disorder Previous Head Trauma Plus significant physical-health considerations. BUT... A diagnosis tells us what Kim experiences. It doesn't tell us who Kim is. Kim's existing BSP records this diagnostic profile. SLIDE 6 — PUT THE PIECES TOGETHER DON'T LOOK AT EACH DIAGNOSIS IN ISOLATION Think about the interaction between: 🧠 Cognition ❤️ Trauma ⚡ Regulation 💊 Substances 🏠 Environment 👥 Relationships 🧩 Executive functioning 🧠 Mental health THEN ASK: What happens when several systems become overwhelmed at once? SLIDE 7 — THE ICEBERG WHAT WE SEE IS ONLY THE TOP ABOVE THE WATER Yelling Swearing Threats Walking away Refusal Poor self-care Unsafe decisions Distress Absconding BELOW THE WATER Trauma Fear Confusion Shame Feeling controlled Mental-health deterioration Substance effects Difficulty processing Physical discomfort Unmet needs Loss of control Exploitation Feeling unheard BEHAVIOUR IS INFORMATION. SLIDE 8 — TRAUMA CHANGES THE QUESTION STOP ASKING: "What's wrong with Kim?" START ASKING: "What happened to Kim?" and... "What is happening for Kim RIGHT NOW?" SLIDE 9 — KIM'S HISTORY MATTERS WHY TRAUMA-INFORMED SUPPORT? Kim's documented history includes experiences of: Sexual abuse Physical abuse Emotional abuse Financial abuse Sexual exploitation Neglect Unsafe relationships Repeated mental-health intervention Her BSP describes Kim as particularly vulnerable to manipulation and exploitation. Her behaviour does not exist in a vacuum. SLIDE 10 — WHAT TRAUMA CAN TEACH A NERVOUS SYSTEM "PEOPLE AREN'T SAFE." "I NEED TO PROTECT MYSELF." "I'M NOT BEING HEARD." "I'M LOSING CONTROL." "GET ME OUT OF HERE." A support worker may see: "challen
Create slides for my staff training using this content SLIDE 1 — TITLE KIM UNDERSTANDING THE PERSON BEHIND THE BEHAVIOUR Trauma-Informed Positive Behaviour Support Hospital → Home → Community Interactive Staff Training & BSP Review SLIDE 2 — TODAY IS DIFFERENT YOU KNOW KIM. This isn't going to be me reading her BSP to you. Today we're going to: UNDERSTAND why behaviour occurs REFLECT on what Kim has experienced IDENTIFY what Kim is communicating UPDATE what we know about Kim BUILD her new BSP together PREPARE for discharge SLIDE 3 — START WITH THE PERSON WHO IS KIM? Before we talk about... Diagnosis. Risk. Trauma. Mental health. Substance use. Absconding. Aggression. WHO IS SHE? CHAT ACTIVITY Type ONE positive word you would use to describe Kim. SLIDE 4 — WHAT WE ALREADY KNOW KIM IS... Friendly. Chatty. Kind. Engaging. Easy-going. Someone with a big heart. She enjoys: 🐾 Animals 🌊 The beach 🍔 Going out for food 🛍️ Community access 💬 Social connection WHAT WOULD YOU ADD? The existing BSP describes these strengths and preferences and notes that workers have described Kim as kind and having “a big heart.” SLIDE 5 — THE CLINICAL PICTURE KIM'S CLINICAL PROFILE Intellectual Disability Severe PTSD ADHD – childhood diagnosis Substance Misuse Disorder Previous Head Trauma Plus significant physical-health considerations. BUT... A diagnosis tells us what Kim experiences. It doesn't tell us who Kim is. Kim's existing BSP records this diagnostic profile. SLIDE 6 — PUT THE PIECES TOGETHER DON'T LOOK AT EACH DIAGNOSIS IN ISOLATION Think about the interaction between: 🧠 Cognition ❤️ Trauma ⚡ Regulation 💊 Substances 🏠 Environment 👥 Relationships 🧩 Executive functioning 🧠 Mental health THEN ASK: What happens when several systems become overwhelmed at once? SLIDE 7 — THE ICEBERG WHAT WE SEE IS ONLY THE TOP ABOVE THE WATER Yelling Swearing Threats Walking away Refusal Poor self-care Unsafe decisions Distress Absconding BELOW THE WATER Trauma Fear Confusion Shame Feeling controlled Mental-health deterioration Substance effects Difficulty processing Physical discomfort Unmet needs Loss of control Exploitation Feeling unheard BEHAVIOUR IS INFORMATION. SLIDE 8 — TRAUMA CHANGES THE QUESTION STOP ASKING: "What's wrong with Kim?" START ASKING: "What happened to Kim?" and... "What is happening for Kim RIGHT NOW?" SLIDE 9 — KIM'S HISTORY MATTERS WHY TRAUMA-INFORMED SUPPORT? Kim's documented history includes experiences of: Sexual abuse Physical abuse Emotional abuse Financial abuse Sexual exploitation Neglect Unsafe relationships Repeated mental-health intervention Her BSP describes Kim as particularly vulnerable to manipulation and exploitation. Her behaviour does not exist in a vacuum. SLIDE 10 — WHAT TRAUMA CAN TEACH A NERVOUS SYSTEM "PEOPLE AREN'T SAFE." "I NEED TO PROTECT MYSELF." "I'M NOT BEING HEARD." "I'M LOSING CONTROL." "GET ME OUT OF HERE." A support worker may see: "challen
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This guide emphasizes understanding Kim beyond mere behavior by focusing on her strengths and identity while connecting diagnoses to her needs. It advocates for a trauma-informed approach, encouraging inquiries about past and present experiences, and recognizing emotional risks. Finally, it highlights the importance of collaborative support, utilizing staff reflections to enhance understanding, translating communication into proactive strategies, and ensuring consistent support during...