Behavior Modification Program

A student enrolled with an online learning institution is taking a class, and the learning materials are on effective models of helping. An assignment required each student to visit a place of his or her choice, such as a hospital, women’s shelter, halfway house, or the human services department of a company to learn about which behavior or cognitive-behavioral techniques or programs are used. One student chose to visit a halfway house and a women’s community residence rehabilitation center, when one thought the first option was not willing to give enough information, or know if the worker knew what was asked of him. This document will give a brief description on what one has learned from each facility pertaining to

The implications of TEC § 37.007 are apparent in school on a daily basis. Many of the students in which I serve have a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). I am required to give the general education teacher a copy of the student’s BIP prior to school starting. Last week, I had a teacher refer a child for disciplinary action. The child’s BIP required that the child use a behavior chart and a daily schedule. I provided the teacher with both of those supports which she does not consistently implement. The student struggles behaviorally due to his disability, deficits in self control, and the lack of consistent implementation of his behavior chart and visual schedule. I shared again with the teacher the importance of fully and consistently implementing the

The objective of this Positive Behavior Intervention Plan (PBIP) is to provide John the tools and support necessary to replace the behavior in question and implement, the prevent, teach, and reinforce strategies and recommendations. The desired outcome of this PTR plan is for John to substitute the “flicking” behavior with the use of a squeezy ball and or personal schedule/chart.

For a behavioral modification plan, I decided to try to change how early I got assignments done by lowering my procrastination. If I got the assignment done at least one day before the day it was due, I would give myself one point. I then chose to reward myself for compliance. For the reward, I decided that if I completed more than 75 percent of my assignments before the due date, I would online shop for something that was less than 25 dollars. I did this for a week.

Yanelis is one of my female students who is a compulsive talker and she is also behaving inappropriately in the classroom while I am training.

The following section is a review of the literature of behavioral intervention studies related to community health education and heart disease. The priority populations in these studies including older adults and other groups.

The key concepts of behavior therapy are that it “is grounded on a scientific view of human behavior that accommodates a systematic and structured approach to counseling” (Corey, 2013, p. 250). The attention is focused on the behavior of the person. Behavior therapy is about giving control to the client to expand their freedom. “People have the capacity to choose how they will respond to external events in their environment” (Corey, 2013, p. 250).

Although there is no cure for Tourette’s, there are treatments to help manage the tics. Some people with Tourette’s have tic’s that do not get in the way of their daily routines and do not need any treatment. Regardless, there are medications and behavioral treatments that are available if there is any stress, pain or injury caused by the tics. There is a new behavioral treatment called Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention (CBIT). CBIT is an evidence-based type of behavioral therapy for Tourette’s and tic disorders. CBIT is effective at reducing symptoms and tic-related impairments. Treatment includes habit reversal in addition to other strategies that includes education about tics and relaxation techniques. During this therapy, a therapist

During the past 20 years, it has been noted that personal behaviors which includes, tobacco use, alcohol abuse, unhealthy diet and obesity contributes to the death of millions. According Orleans, Ulmer and Gruman, “research findings over the past two decades have established that modifying these behavioral risk factors leads to improved health and quality of life and to reduce health costs and burden” (as cited in Knickman, Jonas & Kovner, 2015, p. 120). Many of us can relate to these personal behaviors that have caused health issues. Smokers pay more for insurance becomes of the dire consequences associated with cigarettes. Alcohol abuse can cause liver damage as well as other health issues. Unhealthy diet and obesity can go hand in hand and can lead to cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Behavior modification focuses on assessing, evaluating and improving overt and covert behaviors in an individual to better his or her daily lifestyle and functioning (BOOK). Individuals who choose to go through a behavior modification program normally focuses on a behavior in which he or she feels is an interference with his or her social or personal life. Behaviors that have been shown to be effective in this type of program includes but is not limited to anxiety, depression, exercising for health or weight loss, water consumption, substance abuse, and studying habits. One type of behavior that is most sought out to be modified is that of habitual behaviors.

Williams & Wilkins (1996) conclude the quality and quantity of good research evidence for the effectiveness of behavioral counseling interventions are increasing. Brief interventions integrated into routine primary care can effectively address the most common and important risk behaviors. Effective interventions typically involve behavioral counseling techniques and use of other resources to assist patients in undertaking advised behavior changes (pg.268). Clinician advice to change lifestyle habits is associated with increased efforts to change and is effective in encouraging smoking cessation, reducing problem drinking, and modifying some activity- and diet- associated cardiovascular risk factors. This advice also increases satisfactions

To do this, I recommend that Gladys focus on consuming a variety of nutrient-rich foods while limiting saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, added sugars, salt, and alcohol; balance energy intake and expenditure, refer to the USDA Food Guide known as MyPyramid for guidance, and possibly make small decreases over time in calorie intake and small increases over time in physical activity. These recommendations been proven to be effective at lowering body weight and blood pressure (Schlenker & Roth, 2011). To facilitate these health behavior changes, we should refer to a few different health behavior theories.

Punishment is "consequence of behaviour that decrease probability of behaviour reoccurring" (Cain & Conduit, 2014). Punishment on children elicits polarising opinions from general public, legislators and researchers alike. Consequently, significant research has been conducted on punishment including corporal punishment (CP), its application and impacts. This review aims to provide selection of literature exploring its effectiveness as behaviour modification strategy in children. Punishment is effective if target behaviour has reduced (short term efficacy) and sustained (long term efficacy) with negligible undesirable outcomes/impacts. For sustained efficacy, understanding and acceptance of punishment by child (Grusec & Goodnow,1994) would also be required.

Actions: Prior to this therapy intervention, I will determine the ideal daily calorie intake for Kara’s activity level and current weight. During the therapy interventions, I will first teach Kara about the food pyramid standards specified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). I will provide her with several examples of what a healthy meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) looks like along with their nutritional values. I will then expect Kara to independently plan three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and determine each meal’s nutritional values and the importance of intaking calories as she is burning them

Change your mindset and you can change your body, discipline can be the difference between dieting and weight management. Health behaviors have a great effect on how we live our lives, often dictating how we experience our environment. One health behavior that many find difficult, including myself, to manage or alter over time is weight. The physical weight of an individual affects how the individual sees the world and poses a risk to health and wellbeing. A way to manage the weight is through a behavioral contract, which aims to change current health behavior and form better, healthier habits. Through an individualized, self-monitored behavior contract and support, healthy weight management may be achieved.