Good job, try saying, "You did a good job remembering to put your dishes in the sink without having to be reminded. Thank you. " �
Use sticker charts, checklists, or a journal. Then, you can look back at when your responses are working well. You may also see how to change your thoughts and actions by talking about times when there are problems. Seeing your progress helps everyone stay focused on the goal. Younger children need reminders they can see. They may also need a reward sooner than an adult or teen.Be careful not to reward problem behavior by giving in. Rewards for problem behavior will lead to more problems. They do not help us learn more helpful ways of acting in situations.Negative reinforcement- Is when something is taken away or stopped from happening in our life. It teaches us to change how we act. Then, we will avoid unpleasant results or feelings.
- Natural consequences are a form of negative reinforcement. An example is if your child forgets to wear a coat when you leave the house, you allow them to go and be cold. Being cold is not pleasant, but will help your child remember to wear a coat next time.
Punishment is anything that decreases behavior. � �
- Positive punishment
- Is when something is added to our life that makes us think again before repeating a thought or action.
- An example is making a child do extra chores when the child does something you want to change.
- Negative punishment
- Is when something is taken away from our life that we value or want to keep happening.
- An example is taking away a teenager's cell phone when he or she does not come home on time.
Role playing is acting out or talking about your actions and feelings and learning how they affect other people. � �
- It helps us to see how what we do may help us or cause stress for us and others.
- Act out or talk about how your actions may result in stress or sadness for other people.
- Then, act out or talk about what it would look like if you changed your actions.
Other methods like: � �
- Reading books on how to know about and change your behavior.
- Talking with a counselor or other expert to help you change your behavior.
Where can I learn more?
NHS Choices � �
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cognitive-behavioural-therapy/Pages/How-does-it-work.aspx � �
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