Day 5,
Chapter V BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the chapter students will be able to:
1. Introduce the concept of behavior management through the use of various behavior shaping tools
to residents.
2. Institutionalize the practice of behavior shaping tools to foster behavior change among residents.
3. Highlight the importance of behavior management in relation to the other TCMP components
towards attitudinal change among residents.
The Behavior Management is a component of Therapeutic Community Modality Program
(TCMP) that introduces the concept and mechanics of the various shaping tools to include Morning
Meeting in order to facilitate the management of and shape the behavior of the residents. This shows
the essential elements and significance of the tools which would provide the community common
language, increase cohesiveness and adapt to the moral and behavioral code of the tools application.
The behavior shaping tools are ordered in hierarchy to provide enough room for personal growth and
learning. The community serves as a dynamic force that motivates the individual to achieve positive
behavior change.
PARTS OF THE MORNING MEETING
1. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT/CONCERNS
a. Opening Prayer (Ecumenical)
b. Singing of the Philippine National Anthem (Flag must be displayed)
c. TC Philosophy (Adopted translation)
d. Announcements
Staff (Director, Asst. Director, Counselor & other personnel)
Residents (Coordinators, Dept Heads, Expediters)
Report on Dorm Inspection by Chief Expediter
e. Community Concerns
Pull-ups/ elaboration
Affirmations
f. Concept of the Day
g. Verse of the Day
II. UP-RITUALS
h. News casting (Local, Natl, International, Sports and Weather News)
i. Entertainment (Choose either Song, Dance, Skit. Humorous Story)
j. Community Singing (Any song that has relation to the Concept of the Day)
k. Greetings
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
A Learning Experience (LE) is an action or activity given to a resident who was subjected to Haircut
or General Meeting who did infraction to correct or modify a behavior. LE may be task-oriented
written task or peer interactions. Since TCMP is educational rather than punitive in its approach
remind the person of the negate be done in a way that to behavioral change, the LE attitude he has
done without compromising his human dignity. The intent of the LE is not to stigmatize the person but
to motivate him to make restitutions for the wrong doings he committed and redeem himself in the
community.
Examples of LE:
If a resident has been missing out in his responsibilities in the kitchen, he can be assigned as
in charge of cleaning the kitchen for a specific period of time.
If a resident repeatedly leaves his bed in disarray, he can be asked to provide orientation and
supervision to new residents on how to keep their beds neat at all times.
BANS
Bans are sanctions to members who commit repeatedly infractions or violation to the Cardinal
Rules by prohibiting, disallowing or limiting an activity or affiliation to a group.
It somehow curtails some freedom of movement and association. This sanction causes
unpleasant feelings which people try to avoid hence may evoke behavioral changes in the future. It
must be applied consistently after the adverse behavior to emphasize the negative consequences.
Privileges limited should have impact but must not limit individual ability to meet personal hygiene,
nutritional and emotional needs. A resident subjected to Bans must be first processed in a General
Meeting called for the purpose.
Examples of Bans:
Regulation of visiting privilege
Banned from attending Entertainment and Recreational activities
GENERAL MEETING
A repeated breach to the Cardinal Rules necessitates a General Meeting. Such issue should
be discussed with the community to point out to the violator the negative effect the behavior
had on the community. Such offense includes sexual acting-out with a fellow resident, taking
drugs and engaging in physical fight with another resident. Other facilities include stealing or
even smoking as part of the Cardinal Rules. These behaviors pose a threat to the community
because they violate the established order and safety of the facility.
EXPULSION
In extreme cases, when a resident is incorrigible and becomes a threat to the community
(Instigator, initiator of ja disturbances), the Director with the recommendation of the
Disciplinary Board may transfer him/her to the nearest jail facility with an appropriate Court
Order.
