How do you deal with erratic Behaviour?

How do you deal with erratic Behaviour?

To help them you may want to try some of these:

1. Don’t tell your relative that they are angry.
2. Listen to your relative and try to find out why they are angry.
3. Be prepared to repeat yourself and be patient.
4. Use your relative’s name.
5. Don’t talk down to them or argue.

What are some techniques used by behavior therapists?

Behavioral therapy techniques use reinforcement, punishment, shaping, modeling, and related techniques to alter behavior. These methods have the benefit of being highly focused, which means they can produce fast and effective results.

What is a weakness of behavioral therapy?

There is a trade-off involved when we engage in a microscopic analysis; the higher the magnification, the narrower the field of vision. Thus, one of the shortcomings of much of behavior therapy has been its failure to look at patterns of behavior- patterns that may span different times and settings in a client’s life.

Why is my behavior so erratic?

Personality change may be caused by many different mental illnesses including: Anxiety disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Borderline personality disorder (condition characterized by unstable relationships) Dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease)

What are the strengths of behavior therapy?

7 Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Benefit #1: Support.
• Benefit #2: Raises Self-Esteem.
• Benefit #3:Creation of Positive Thought.
• Benefit #4: Anger Management.
• Benefit #5: Better Communication Skills.
• Benefit #6: Coping Skills Improve.
• Benefit #7: Relapse Prevention.

What is CBT not good for?

In a landmark 2009 review published in the journal Psychological Medicine, the study authors concluded that CBT is of no value in treating schizophrenia and has limited effect on depression. The authors also concluded that CBT is ineffective in preventing relapses in bipolar disorder.

What does it mean to have erratic behavior?

Erratic/inconsistent behavior is behavior that is unpredictable, or may be considered irregular or illogical for the situation, or not keeping with the standards of behavior for a given set of circumstances. Under the ADA, employers can expect the same standard of behavior from all employees, even those with disabilities.

Is it possible to recover from erratic behavior?

Healing and learning how to avoid erratic behavior is an uphill battle for anyone living with it. As with most things when it comes to mental health, recovery takes time. These behaviors aren’t something that developed overnight, and they won’t be resolved overnight, either.

What to do when your loved one is exhibiting erratic behavior?

The worst thing you can do when your loved one is displaying erratic behavior is to make them feel stupid or invalidated. No matter how outrageous you think they are being, you want to validate their feelings. You can express to them that their feelings are completely normal to have for the situation they are coping with.

How does rational emotive behavior therapy ( REBT ) work?

Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) focuses on identifying negative or destructive thoughts and feelings. People then actively challenge those thoughts and replace them with more rational, realistic ones. Social learning theory centers on how people learn through observation.