Behavior Change Techniques
Cluster 1 — Goals and Planning
Set or agree on a goal defined in terms of the behavior to be achieved
Analyse , or prompt the person to analyse, factors influencing the behavior and generate or select strategies that include overcoming barriers and/or increasing facilitators (includes ‘Relapse Prevention’ and ‘Coping Planning’)
Set or agree on a goal defined in terms of a positive outcome of wanted behavior
Prompt detailed planning of performance of the behavior (must include at least one of context, frequency, duration and intensity). Context may be environmental (physical or social) or internal (physical, emotional or cognitive) (includes ‘Implementation Intentions’)
Review behavior goal(s) jointly with the person and consider modifying goal(s) or behavior change strategy in light of achievement. This may lead to re-setting the same goal, a small change in that goal or setting a new goal instead of (or in addition to) the first, or no change
1.6. Discrepancy between current behavior and goal
Draw attention to discrepancies between a person’s current behavior (in terms of the form, frequency, duration, or intensity of that behavior) and the person’s previously set outcome goals, behavioral goals or action plans (goes beyond self-monitoring of behavior)
Review outcome goal(s) jointly with the person and consider modifying goal(s) in light of achievement. This may lead to resetting the same goal, a small change in that goal or setting a new goal instead of, or in addition to the first
Create a written specification of the behavior to be performed, agreed on by the person, and witnessed by another
Ask the person to affirm or reaffirm statements indicating commitment to change the behavior