1. Health intervention project
Beverly Poythress
Health Pyschology Dr. Gina Turner

2. Changing health behaviors
Stress to diminish the physiological/psychosocial
aspects of Crohn’s Disease.
Fear that the disease won’t stay in remission.
Anxiety about completing assignments on time.

3. CBt Approach to behavioral
changes
Self observation of a problem
Self monitoring of a problem
Stimulis control
Self reinforcement controls the consequence of the
behavior
Health Belief Model: being aware of the health risk

4. further observations of the
behavior
Being aware of health compromising behaviors.
Relating to theoretical theory of fight and flight and
modifying my behaviors that contribute to that.
Positive thinking to avoid negative stressors.

5. coping with stress
Expanding my coping skills in a way that is conducive
to me.
Being aware that negative thoughts lead nowhere and
magnify the stressors.
Faith based practice can help or joining an activity.

6. healthcare
Seeing gastroenterologist regularly.
Not panicking when Crohn’s Disease flares.
Using multiple health services available.
Being active in the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.

7. progress
Utilized more of the coping effectiveness training.
Altering behavior that may have caused unexpected
stress or anxiety.
Included friends and family in my state of progress
was a positive factor.
Have developed a higher threshold of managing pain.

8. quality of life
Long term affects of my intervention have reduced
my stress level.
Increases my quality of life since my Crohn’s Disease
flares up based on my stress level.
Able complete daily activities including school work,
shopping, and recreational activities.