Habit Reversal Training
Habit Reversal Training (HRT) is a type of Behavioral Therapy used to treat various Disruptive Behavior Disorders and Habit Disorders. It is a multi-component strategy that aims to help individuals become more aware of their habits and develop alternative responses.
Pronunciation
Habit Reversal Training: /ˈhæbɪt rɪˈvɜːrsəl ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "Habit Reversal Training" is derived from the English words "habit" (a routine of behavior), "reversal" (the act of reversing), and "training" (the action of teaching a person a particular skill).
Related Terms
- Behavioral Therapy
- Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Habit Disorders
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Exposure Therapy
Description
Habit Reversal Training is a therapeutic technique used in Behavioral Therapy. It is designed to help individuals recognize and monitor their problematic behaviors, and then learn to replace these behaviors with healthier ones. This is achieved through a series of steps, including awareness training, competing response training, and social support.
The first step, awareness training, involves helping the individual to become more aware of their habit and the situations in which it occurs. The second step, competing response training, involves teaching the individual a new response to perform when they feel the urge to engage in their habit. The final step, social support, involves enlisting the help of family members or friends to provide encouragement and reinforcement of the new behavior.
Habit Reversal Training has been found to be effective in treating a variety of disorders, including Tic Disorders, Trichotillomania, and Skin Picking Disorder.
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