Behavior & Outcome Log

This directive is for clients caught in recurring, unhelpful behavioral patterns. Use it when a specific, problematic response is repeatedly linked to a known trigger, yet the client struggles to interrupt the automatic sequence. The tool provides a framework to deconstruct these incidents after they occur, moving the client from simple event narration toward a structured analysis of the factors that maintain the cycle.

By examining the connection between their actions and the actual consequences, clients gain insight into what perpetuates their difficulties. The process guides them to formulate a more effective behavioral alternative and articulate the principle guiding this new choice. This reinforces the cognitive shift necessary for change and establishes a practical plan for handling similar situations.