Officer as a Counselor in Eliminating Self-Defeating Behavior,
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to present effective principles for behavior change. These principles, when taught in the suggested sequence, can be applied by a person to change a self-defeating aspect of his/her life. The officer in the counselor role who knows these principles can use them in developing understanding of a person's (the helpee's) behavior as well as providing him/her (the helpee) a process for bringing about change. In effect, this paper presents several tools useful to the officer as a counselor. These tools are presented for the layman's application. Chamberlain (5) has applied these principles successfully in a home study program for Eliminating Self-Defeating Behaviors (ESDB). Self-defeating behavior (SDB) is defined as any recurring thought, feeling, or action that in some way prevents the doer from being a fully functioning person. There are many defeating behavior patterns ranging from deviant, aggressive sexual behavior and other forms of violence to feelings of timidity and shyness. These behaviors are exhibited in and out of the work environment and are often assessed as hindering work performance or hampering accomplishment of the mission.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 25, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADP000846
Entities
People
- Conrad G. Bills
- Jonathan M. Chamberlain
Organizations
- Washington State University