Explaining Theoretical Foundations and Practical Application of “Systemic Behavior Modifying Technique”: Providing a New Technique in Counseling and Psychotherapy

Given the importance and impact of individual’s behavior in his lifestyle and his quality of interpersonal interactions, and considering some patients’ complaints about dangers of some of their or their family members’ behaviors, it is essential to use techniques to change behavior of clients by psychotherapists and family therapists. In the current paper, the “systemic behavior modifying”, a new technique in psychotherapy, has been introduced. After explaining the theoretical fundamentals of the “systemic behavior modifying technique”, the way of practical application and its steps in the counseling and psychotherapy process has been explained; then, 3 clinical case reports of the application of this technique has been described. This study was a single case study and its design was A-B. visual analysis of graphed data and qualitative analysis of the interview with the samples showed a significant effect of this technique on the dysfunctional behaviors of the subjects. The family therapists can use this technique in their individual psychotherapy or family therapy so as to change the ineffective behaviors of the clients to shape effective behaviors.