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When is Video Self-Modeling Used?

Video self-modeling can be used to enhance or improve existing skills, or to teach new skills in a wide variety of situations. The main requirement is that the person wants to change and the desired change is realistic. The following table lists a few skill areas commonly addressed with self-modeling:

Video self-modeling uses self-observation for:

  • Mastering a New Skill
  • Accepting a New Situation Comfortably
  • Envisioning the Future

Video self-modeling is the special-purpose use of video. It has proven success by increasing skills in the following areas:woman in wheelchair

Social Interaction

Peer Interaction
Anger Management
Dating Behavior
Shyness
Reducing Anxiety

Communication

Assertiveness
Refusal Skills
Pragmatics
Job Interviews
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Activities of Daily Living

Mobility
Dressing
Swimming
Eating
Reading

There are very few issues that self-modeling cannot change. Perhaps because of its self-modeling aspect, Video Futures often succeeds where other methods have failed.

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