what happens in behavioural therapy?

what happens in behavioural therapy? Current behaviour management combines the teaching of new skills
together with the suppression of undesirable behaviours. There are several
ways of encouraging and increasing new behaviours. Some carers might
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have used these techniques at home over the years without even realizing.
These techniques are widely used and include the following: The ABC approach
Positive reinforcement
Prompting
Shaping
Chaining
Relaxation training
Role-playing
Modelling
Desensitization
Some items on the list are briefly explained below, as they are particularly
relevant to people with intellectual disabilities and mental health
problems. Carers might be asked to help the person they care for to use
some of these at home.