Mrs. Frank is a 72-year-old woman involved in the Lifestyle Redesign Weight Management Program and she desires to engage in walking. She goes to church daily and the church is walkable from her home. She asks her friend to walk with her to church weather permitting. In the Lifestyle Redesign program, this is an example of:

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The occupational therapist helps the client to create his or her own accountability structures in order to increase the likelihood of achieving short-term goals and to have accountability when occupational therapy intervention is complete. Examples of accountability structures include making an appointment to walk or exercise with a friend or family member; being responsible for walking the dog once or twice per day; or paying for a service, such as a class or massage, in advance. It is essential for clients to determine their own goals and accountability structures each week with the therapist and other group members (if applicable). Developing relationships with other group members and the occupational therapist, practicing the new habit, and performing the weekly check-in are each a crucial part of the habit change process (Clark, 2000).

Mrs Frank Is a 72-Year-Old Woman Involved in the Lifestyle