3. A response of
an individual or group to
an action, environment, person,
or stimulus.
4. All behavior is learned and can
be unlearned through
experimentally established social
principles of learning.
5. NATURE OF HUMAN BEINGS
Not
inherently
or
instinctually
good or bad
Learn to continue
performing
behaviors that are
rewarded and
discontinue
behaviors that are
punished or
ignored
Can
unlearn
behaviors
6. KEY CONCEPTS:
Behavior therapy is based
on the principles and
procedures of the scientific
method
Behavior therapy deals with
the client’s current problems
and the factors influencing
them
Behavior is not limited to overt
actions a person engages in that
we can observe ; behavior also
includes internal processes such
as cognitions, images, beliefs
and emotions.
Clients involved in behavior
therapy are expected to
assume an active role by
engaging in specific actions to
deal with their problems.
8. GOALS
General
Goal
Categories
of Goals
Criteria for
Goals
Modify
inappropriate
or
undesirable
behavior
Elimination of
maladaptive behavior
Development of new
behavior
Strengthening new
behavior
Maintaining new
behavior
Modifying behavior
accompanying strong
emotions
Specifically
identified and
operationally
defined
Pertinent to desired
change
Attainable
Measurable and
observable progress
Desired by client
Acceptable to the
counselor/therapist
10. Maladaptive behavior
• refer to types of behaviors that inhibit a
person’s ability to adjust to particular
situations. This type of behavior is often used
to reduce one’s anxiety, but the result is
dysfunctional and non-productive
11. Maladaptive behavior
• . For example, avoiding situations because you
have unrealistic fears may initially reduce your
anxiety, but it is non-productive in alleviating
the actual problem in the long term.
12. Role of the Counselor/
Therapist
• Act as an expert on a variety of techniques
to handle different types of behavioral
manifestations
• Prescribe appropriate ways of dealing with
the person with maladaptive behavior
13. • Introduce the practice of behavior therapy by
short didactic presentation until fully
understood by the client
• Follow up to ensure that behavior
assignments are performed by client and
significant others until the maladaptive
behavior is completely eliminated and the
desired behavior maintained
14. Counselor/Therapist
Characteristics and Competencies
•In dealing with the client
-objective - non-judgemental - firm
-assuring and reinforcing client progress
-patient and encouraging with client failure
*in dealing with the process
-Knowledgeable - diligent - conscientious
- alert - flexible - daring -authoritative