Case Scenario B - Tim: suggested answers

Main Problem: Depression/grief

Outcomes: Increase activity /participation in program, decrease time spent thinking
alone.

Currently reinforcing his behaviour: Avoids participating and gets to spend time
alone.

Potential reinforcers: Dog, rally cars (could include races, magazines, TV coverage)

Management ideas:

A. Reinforce all time spent out of his room.

B. Ask sister for access to the dog, encourage outdoor activity/interaction with
the dog (walking it, taking it to the park, bathing it, brushing it etc).

C. Encourage participation in program with a reward for predetermined
amount of participation (e.g.: attend 3 groups and we will then take your dog
to the park to play for 1 hour, or your mates will take you to the rally car event
this weekend).

Other issues: May need counselling for depression/grief, and/or antidepressant
medication.

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