Behavioral change
Replacement Behavior Brainstorming Grid
This grid helps a client generate and evaluate potential positive behaviors to use in place of a.
When a client has the insight and motivation to change a problematic behavior, the effort can stall on a simple question: “What should I do instead?” Stopping an old habit creates a vacuum, and without a well-defined and appealing alternative to fill it, the client often defaults to the familiar pattern. Spontaneous brainstorming in session can feel pressured and may not produce ideas that are practical or sustainable for them.
This directive moves the client from the abstract desire to change to a concrete set of options. It facilitates a structured brainstorm to produce a range of potential new behaviors, then helps the client evaluate which ones are genuinely viable for their specific circumstances. The client walks away with a personalized menu of positive, actionable alternatives to try, not just a vague intention to “do better.”
Replacement Behavior Brainstorming Grid
In the space below, state the specific behavior you want to replace.
Now, state the need that behavior meets or the feeling it creates.
Use the grid to generate alternative behaviors. For each alternative, complete the other columns to assess it. Your initial list of alternatives can include any idea, regardless of its practicality.
| Potential Replacement Behavior | Ease (1=Hard, 5=Easy) | How It Meets the Need | Immediate Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
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