Des Cooke

Director - @DeESCAL8 - | Psychological Flexibility

[Des Cooke @descooke]

“Those who are easily shocked should be shocked more often.” – Mae West

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Don’t expect meetings or a change in care plan to solve your staff’s problems
Stress, burnout and poor relationships with supported individuals aren’t patched over by new policies.

Are you trying to survive another crisis? Or trying to build a team that thrives long-term?

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Currently working on a new project to get the core D8 experience to more care teams.

In the past, physical intervention training has been the only way I’ve been able to deliver what makes D.ESCAL8™ special to people.

Now that limitation no longer applies.

[Des Cooke @descooke]

Vital element in the work we do.

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The foundation of care is the presence of an emotionally available, stable adult.

These people help those they support feel heard.

𝗗𝗲-𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱.

How many of your colleagues embody that?

[Des Cooke @descooke]

What a great quote!

[Prof. Carl Sagan @ProfCarlSagan]

"Teach your children how to think, not what to think".

- Margaret Mead

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Is it any wonder people do not want to ask for help...
https://t.co/wcwgJvCWws

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Bristol Open Workshop up and running for March, 50% places booked - 7 days left to book at the early bird rate! https://t.co/JWYD60RByQ

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We can all be a listening adult for those children facing challenges...

[Des Cooke @descooke]

Hopefully, things are moving in the right direction. We have been running open courses in West Wales throughout and have started back with Bristol. Plymouth back online later this year. See all our Open workshops as they come online here. Open Workshops https://t.co/tqoVk8oEuO

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@Suephilcox1 @JustGiving Sorry, @Suephilcox1 - I don't use Twitter much and have only just seen this - can I still donate even though it has reached 100% or is it ended?

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https://t.co/pbkcJIUBEB

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@Marianne1979 it is indeed - I am isolating for the first time, hence actually seeing some social media :-)
Hope all is well for her.

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@ABA4ALL_UK Hi - long time no speak :-)
This is a good company to work for doing the work we spoke of - can you spread the word please? your input is appreciated. https://t.co/xRGXXI1cAp

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PBS Lead - and a great company to work for! - Positive Behaviour Support Lead Practitioner - Bristol - https://t.co/Jh3CWI9Dmu https://t.co/Ky4Ecp36Rn

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PBS Lead - and a great company to work for! - Positive Behaviour Support Lead Practitioner - Bristol - https://t.co/Jh3CWI9Dmu https://t.co/Ky4Ecp36Rn

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Behind the Mask! D.ESCAL8 https://t.co/j3pitep2Ud

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Worth sharing for someone you may know - FACE COVID – How To Respond Effectively To The Corona Crisis https://t.co/5heZCg6Jtk

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Serious issues done well. https://t.co/xXlAT499nr

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During this concerning time - Please RT- Please pass on to those who have time or those who need some support https://t.co/IJ9bJdYFag

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A Place on the Restraint Reduction Network Certified Organisations List! https://t.co/py8UXNx03A

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@Knitknurse I think you are fabulous.

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@Knitknurse hi Helen great to meet you. This is my personal account thank for following work.