How to Coach Yourself and Others Empowering Coaching And Crisis Interventions

This book is in B&W, not color - Print page in Grayscale for Correct view! Symptom Behavior Difficulty with establishing self-initiated goal directed activity - Make expectations clear and realistic - Help the person identify meaningful tasks and break these down into "doable" pieces Symptom Behavior Difficulty making decisions - Decrease stimuli - Limit number of decisions to be made if possible - Take a directive stance about issues that relate to the person's safety Symptom Behavior Bizarre behaviour - Set firm limits - Identify bizarre or inappropriate behavior specifically. (It is better to say "Wrapping your fingers with aluminum foil to block thought transmissions might seem strange to many people," rather than "You have some habits that other people would find strange.") Symptom Behavior- Withdrawn behaviour - People with schizophrenia need a quiet place to withdraw and may wish to be alone more often than others Allow the person some quiet time as a way to cope with chaos Do not take withdrawal as rejection Be available at the person's request Symptom Behavior- Exaggerated response to stimuli - Reduce exciting stimuli - Assist the person to find a quiet space - Use clear, concise questions or statements Symptom Behavior- Aggressive behaviour - Set limits on behaviour - Be aware of threatening statements and take them seriously Symptom Behavior Lethargy, loss of interest - Help the person set realistic, doable goals Symptom Behavior- Sleep disturbances - Encourage adequate physical activities du &

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