How is the technique implemented?
Perhaps the most important part of implementing a modeling technique is to explain the client what the benefit of modeling this behavior is. If client does not know why the behavior will help then they are far less likely to to take the method serious. For example, deep breathing is a well-known strategy to relieve stress and anxiety. However, if you are dealing with a younger client and they are unaware of that, they may not see why this technique is beneficial. The most common method of modeling is deep, slow-breathing.
What type of situation can the technique be applied to?
This techniques usefulness expands to nearly any situation that causes stress. Anytime the client needs to slow down and aim to think more clearly, deep breathing can be beneficial. Perhaps the biggest situation that deep breathing is sought in is the realm of test taking. Other examples include almost any negative emotion: anger, frustration, disgust, sadness, etc..
What is your opinion of the technique?
Personally, I'm not a huge fan of this technique. My opinion may be biased, but from my background in psychiatric services, older individuals mock this process and younger individuals don't understand it.
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