Behavioral Therapy

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This paper presents a case study which emphasizes that rehabilitation and recovery is a complex and often difficult process. The paper examines how certain theories relate specifically to the formations of behavioral changes in that patients are taught ways of acting and thinking that will assist them in avoiding previous addictions. It points out that the case studies also reveal that the process of recovery is to a large extent dependent on the minutia causes of the addiction.

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"There are numerous theoretical aspects in this regard, including contingency management to aid the process of rehabilitation. One of the more accepted models for understanding and conceptualizing behavioral change is the theory ascribed to Prochaska. This model of behavior development posits five developmental stages in the motivation and process of change. These include the pre-contemplative stage, in which the individual is not aware of the need for change; which leads to the contemplative stage in which the individual becomes aware of the need for change and seeks information as to the advantage and disadvantages of change. (PROMOTING BEHAVIOUR CHANGE)
This is followed by the preparation or decision stage. The action stage is the actual turning point where individual behavioral and value changes are implemented. This is followed by the often difficult maintenance stage, where the possibly of relapses becomes a problem. "The person is quite comfortable in the new behaviour but may still have to guard against reverting to the old behaviour." ( ibid)"

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