Maladaptive Behaviors

hyperverbosity

talking continuously with not clear thoughts

redirect client as needed

tangentiality

difficulty staying on topic and sharing info unrelated

refocus clients often

overinclusiveness

sharing too much detail in conversation and not recognizing when to stop

discus the amount of detail or the length of time they have been talking with help them gain awsareness

confabulation

sharing stories that are a mix of memories and imagination

preservation

saying or doing the same thing over and over again

impulsivity

acting before thinking, leading to rushed adn inappropriate actions

hyperactivity

increased movement, high energy, impulsive decisions, short attention

egocentric behavior

focus on ones self that causes a lack of empathy for others

provide clients with clear examples of self-centeredness

decreased initiation

slowness of movement and/or slowness of speech and thought

verbal cues to increase pace

aggression

angry and hostile behavior

try to ignore or agree to difuse the situation if not dangerous

emotional volatility

uncontrollable and inappropriate angry outbursts or uncontrollable laughing/crying

remain calm and try to focus on the fact that the behavior is unintentional, focus on what they can control

flat affect

lack of emotion