Behavior Intervention Plan and Implementation By Genise R

Behavior Intervention Plan and Implementation By Genise R. Theodore

Bright Idea…. why not use my self? ? ?

Genise is a 35 year old, African-American woman who has struggled with her weight for almost 15 years. She displays an emotional eating behavior at times, while also shining a light on discipline towards food at other times. Her baseline was conducted to observe adding physical movement as well as dietary restrictions to her daily routine for the best results. Baseline data

The specific observable behavior(s) to be observed are reducing late night sweet snacking and replacing with nuts or fruit; as well, inserting a physical exercise routine from zero times a day to one time a day for at least 30 minutes. Interpretation of Baseline Data

• • Target: Genise T. Date: 07 -26 -80 Most Recent Weight: 201 Target Weight: 180 Step 1 Antecedent • Agitation about random situation; receiving news that dampens her mood; reminiscing on past life events Behavior Grabbing a bag of chips, candy, or ice cream to snack on to prevent alternative emotional breakdown Behavior Intervention Plan

Consequences • Task avoidance: Genise will complete snack then lay down and either sleep or cry. Step 2 Replacement behavior • Grab healthier alternatives (fruit, vegetables, nuts, popcorn, etc). For snacking purposes • Use a timer to both take a food/snack digestion break; then reset timer to proceed with completing at least 30 minutes of an exercise routine. . List of reinforcers • Positive self-talk. • Stickers in a sticker chart. • Visual changes in body and attitude Behavior Intervention Plan

Day of the Week Snack of choice Exercise routine/time Monday 6/1/2015 Cherries and Water Elliptical/30 mins Tuesday 6/2/2015 Trail mix and sliced apples Circuit routine/35 mins Wednesday 6/3/2015 Sliced apples and peanut butter Legs routine/20 mins Thursday 6/4/2015 Mini-bag of popcorn and water Elliptical/ 35 mins Friday 6/5/2015 Trail mix and fruit cup Outside walk Target Behavior Data Collection

• • The Behavior Intervention Plan is working for Genise. She has implemented the use of a journal for expressing her emotions instead of eating them. The reduction in target behavior is tremendous, over a very short period of time. The token system she has allowed for herself is a great tool for both adults and children, if necessary. For now, Genise is encouraged to continue with her program and routines until she reaches the determined internal peace she desires for health. Conclusion