Behaviour Support
Understanding And Addressing Challenging Behaviours With Rapha Mental Health And Community Services
Facing challenging behaviours? You’re not alone. The NDIS offers support services to help individuals and their caregivers navigate these situations and improve their quality of life.
What are Behaviours of Concern?
These behaviours, sometimes called challenging behaviours, can negatively impact a person’s well-being or those around them. They can be verbal (yelling, swearing), physical (hitting, biting), or self-directed (head banging, hair pulling). Understanding the function of these behaviours is crucial.
Early Intervention is Key
Don’t wait for behaviours to become severe. Seeking support early can make a significant difference. Early intervention allows us to:
- Identify triggers: We’ll work with you to understand the situations or factors that might lead to challenging behaviours and come up with Positive Behaviour Support in Melbourne.
- Develop preventative strategies: By addressing triggers and potential frustrations, we can help prevent behaviours before they escalate.
- Minimise emotional impact: Early intervention can help minimise the emotional toll on both the individual and their caregivers.
Positive Behaviour Support: A Solution-Oriented Approach
This evidence-based approach focuses on understanding the underlying reasons behind the behaviours. Rapha Mental Health utilises a comprehensive Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework that goes beyond simply managing behaviours. Our goal is to:
- Improve communication and daily life understanding: We will develop alternative communication methods and implement strategies while offering Positive Behaviour Support in Melbourne to ensure your needs and preferences are understood.
- Modify the environment for better functionality: We will assess the physical and social environment and make adjustments to minimise triggers and promote safety and well-being.
- Enhance the quality of life with engaging activities: We will create a personalised plan with engaging activities that cater to the individual interests and sensory needs, promoting positive reinforcement and reducing frustration.
- Equip caregivers and support networks with effective strategies: We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to caregivers, family members, and support networks, empowering them to manage challenging behaviours effectively and with compassion.
Accessing NDIS Behavior Support
To access NDIS-funded Positive Behaviour Support in Melbourne participants need funding for Capacity Building under “Improved Relationships” or “Improved Daily Living” in their plan.
- Improved Relationships Funding Covers:
- Specialist intervention support for behaviours of concern, including PBS plan development and implementation.
- Training for caregivers and support networks on managing challenging behaviours effectively.
- Improved Daily Living Funding Covers:
- Therapy and counselling services, such as social skills training, emotional regulation therapy, and individual therapy, can address the underlying causes of challenging behaviours.
Contact us today!
Learn more about our Behaviour and Allied Health Services and how to leverage your NDIS funding to address challenging behaviours effectively and compassionately. Let’s work together to create a more positive and fulfilling life for everyone involved.
