Behavior Chain Analysis: A Step-by-Step Guide and Example

If you are working on understanding and treating target behaviors (e.g., self-injury, aggression, eating disorders, addictions), a behavior chain analysis is a key technique that you can help you in this process.
In this video, Dr. May goes over how to use behavior chain analysis in a clear, simple, step-by-step way so that you will feel equipped to try this technique with your clients--or on yourself.
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[@davidbradley4305]

Brilliant video, just in time for my holiday season issues with over eating

[@jennifermayph.d.2761]

Thanks, Dave! Hope it helps!

[@a.m.5503]

I’ve been watching your videos and used lots of your strategies for the DBT group I am teaching. Your approach and presentations of each part of the modules are incredible! Thank you!l

[@jennifermayph.d.2761]

Thanks so much! Best of luck with your group! 🙏

[@philippawallace-dunlop5582]

So so refreshingly hopeful. Thank you so much 🙏🏽

[@jennifermayph.d.2761]

You're welcome! :-)

[@LOVEisTHEultimateLAW]

Another amazing video thank you

[@jennifermayph.d.2761]

Thanks! 🙏

[@randa.7826]

Thanks a million!

[@jennifermayph.d.2761]

You’re welcome!

[@KMcQuaid426]

This is such an informative video! Can you share a link to the BCA template you walked through? I have found several but none that offers space for not only links as well as a place to list alternative options and urge rating. Many of my DBT clients find having a printed resource helpful rather than journaling and tracking that information on their own in "free form." Thank you!

[@jennifermayph.d.2761]

I don’t have a link but if you email me, I can send a file: [e-mail]

[@randa.7826]

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[@jennifermayph.d.2761]

Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel! 👍🏻❤️

[@Love2heal]

please do vido for behavior chain on binge eating and drinking too much caffiene, and using alcohol (two separate but can also be related and connected to each other)

[@jennifermayph.d.2761]

There are many different subjects for behavior chain analyses, including the complex issue you describe.
The main thing is to learn how to do a behavior chain in general so that you can do one for yourself or your clients about any issue.
The specific “chains” that lead up to a behavior are very personal and the alternative skillful behaviors need to feel “right” and be doable.
I would suggest that you wait until an actual incident arises and do a detailed behavior chain the next day while the situation is fresh. Write it down step by step and see what you can discover.