Covert Behavioral Methods for Changing Respondent Behavior Dr

Covert Behavioral Methods for Changing Respondent Behavior Dr. Alan H. Teich Chapter 7

Relaxation n Progressive Muscle Relaxation n Autogenic Training n Teich’s Modified Autogenic Mediation – Deep Breathing n Guided Imagery n Rapid Relaxation n

Covert Conditioning n n n covert sensitization covert positive reinforcement other covert procedures include: n imagined models n extinction n punishment

Cognitive-Behavioral Coping Techniques n Self-statements Coping statements Re-interpretative statements Thought stopping n Distraction n

Tips on Using Covert Behavioral Methods n n n prefer in vivo stimuli avoid relaxation training that might cause discomfort prescribe a schedule for relaxation training to minimize skipped sessions use relaxation tapes when possible prefer relaxation environments that are quiet and dimly lit if your mind drifts from the relaxation task, simply refocus

Tips on Using Covert Behavioral Methods (continued) n n n use rapid relaxation only after mastering standard techniques assess state of relaxation to determine how fast to progress through relaxation training avoid relaxing scenes that are emotionally laden seek clear visual scenes when using imaginal approaches select reasonable and believable positive selfstatements