Monday, September 10, 2007

Behavior Modification- It IS Possible

Behavior Modification like behavior management & Anger Management is misnamed. Humans naturally resists getting modified or managed. People are like springs: the harder you push the harder they resist. The greatest method is Self Modification as a form in a Manualized Cognitive Restructuring Workbook. Cognitive Restructuring if performed properly has the capacity to go deep and fix faulty thinking errors and self defeating behaviors. The following story is an example of cognitive restructuring text.

Amy lived in fear of Cord. She couldn't do right around him. He possessed brawny muscles and if he lost his temper in irate anger, his hand was a fatal weapon that could kill her in a single hit. Her 128 pound body was very little defense.

Amy kept him f View the rest of this article


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