Serenity Settling is a powerful process to calm staff in the health and human services industry and use this calm to intentionally reduce challenging behaviour. It can also be used by family members caring for someone at home and is helpful for people suffering dementia who may be wandering or distressed during dressing, showering or activities of daily living. Serenity Settling is suitable for carers, nurses, case managers, therapists, volunteers, family members and is nationally recognised training leading to a Statement of Attainment .

Of benefit to both the giver and the receiver, it has a direct effect on the autonomic nervous system of both people. Staff learn skills to centre and calm themselves at will, in the midst of noise and busyness and intentionally transfer this calming energy to clients. The process draws on extensive scientific research on the effects of intention and compassion on the body.

To gain sustainable benefits from the training in a healthcare setting, Serenity Settling is connected to a daily five-minute continuous improvement process to consistently reduce stress levels and calm clients.

Delivery
Half-to-one day training program.

Benefits

• Settles agitated behaviour ? including wandering, vocalising
• Reduces use of drugs and restraints
• Reduces staff burnout
• Reduces OH&S risk
• Creates a harmonious, effective workplace culture
• Gives person centered care

CASE STUDY
Training in Serenity Settling was implemented at Fernhill Hostel for aged care residents for 70% of staff. CEO, Sandy May, described how ?staff members? tolerance levels expanded enormously?. All participants recorded changes in their attitudes and thinking, extending to time outside work hours. Clients became easier to manage. Benefits to residents included, for example: ?The resident who had refused her shower calmed, had a little joke with me, laughed and walked with me to the bathroom for her lovely warm shower.?

Serenity Settling was supported with the use of the continous improvement Sanity Cirle ?. Staff get together once a day to calm and center.Geriatrician, Rosie Crone, described the experience of Serenity Settling as a powerful way to settle behaviour without the use of drugs or restraints. It helps staff to feel more in control, and less worn out at the end of their day?s work.