Management of Changes in Mood Aggression and other Mood Changes

By Jennifer Lewis Ph.D


1. Analyze the situation:

What time did the aggression occur?

Where did it occur?

What was happening around the aggressor at the time?

What was the victim doing prior to the incident?

Describe the aggressive behavior

What was the response of the caregiver to the aggressor?

2. Engage the following interventions:

Increase orienting cues, build familiarization and consistency

Use night lights

Encourage sleep at night

Reduce elements of frustration

Consider time out

3. Behaviors to avoid:

Confrontations

Raises voices

Physical contact

Crowding

Showing fear

Speed

4. Management techniques:

Stay calm

Respect patient's personal space

Encourage patient to talk

Listen

Provide alternative to behavior

Distract

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