CHILDREN IN CARE: A PRAGMATIC APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING AND RESPONDING TO MALADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR3
Keywords:
goals of mal-adaptive behaviour, misbehaviour, Maslow's pyramidAbstract
According to Abraham Maslow, human beings
have 5 basic needs which motivate their behaviors. By
understanding these 5 basic needs and the values which
drive mal-adaptive behaviors, caregivers are able to
effectively engage with individuals. The purpose of this
session is to discuss these 5 basic needs and the 4 goals of
mal-adaptive behavior. At the conclusion of this
presentation participants will be able to effectively engage
with individuals in order to increase their efficacy in
achieving clinical goals.
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