In-Service Topic "Managing Mood and Behavior with Music" 

Music is the most effective tool available to assist residents in managing their moods and behaviors. We will provide you with background on and use of ten (10) interventions any caregiver can use to help residents avoid or reduce unwanted behaviors such as resisting care, anxiety, depression, and even reducing aggression. We will discuss why music works, how to set it up, and how to observe and adjust it for maximum support. Remember that, like any behavior-adjustment intervention, getting maximum benefit may require some trial and error to optimize it for maximum efficacy.

This ready-to-teach in-service kit includes everything you need to teach a 25-minute in-service.

• A recorded video of the in-service (internet access required)
• Lesson Plan (PDF), presentation slides, and script (Microsoft PowerPoint File)
• Presentation handout as slides and notes (PDF)
• 4-page summary of presentation (PDF)
• Pre-test (PDF)
• 4 post-tests with 5 questions each and answer key (PDF)
• Follow-up (PDF)
• Certificate Template (PDF)