Antecedents (Triggers)
This is anything that happens before a behavior and increases the likelihood it will occur.
What is an antecedent (trigger)?
In a functional analysis, this is the action a person takes.
What is the behavior?
This comes after a behavior.
What is a consequence?
In functional analysis, these often occur between a trigger and a behavior.
What are thoughts?
his CBT technique involves planning ahead for triggers and high-risk situations.
What is relapse prevention planning?
you drive past a neighborhood where you used drugs. This is an example of what type of trigger?
What is an environmental/external trigger?
Using a substance after an argument is an example of what part of the A-B-C model?
What is the behavior?
Relief from stress immediately after substance use is what kind of consequence?
What is a short-term consequence?
"I've already messed up today, so recovery is ruined." This thinking error is called:
What is all-or-nothing thinking?
This person can provide encouragement and accountability during recovery.
What is a support person?
Feeling lonely, angry, or stressed before using substances are examples of these.
What are emotional triggers?
Behaviors can be both helpful and unhelpful. Give an example of a healthy coping behavior.
Examples: calling support, exercising, attending a meeting, talking to a counselor.
Job loss, relationship problems, or legal issues are examples of what?
What are long-term consequences?
What CBT skill helps challenge unhelpful thoughts?
What is cognitive restructuring?
A recovery plan should include triggers, coping skills, and this important support resource.
What is a support network?
A CBT functional analysis asks you to identify these before a behavior occurs.
What are thoughts, feelings, situations, and triggers?
True or False: A behavior always happens without a trigger.
False.
Why is it important to examine consequences during a functional analysis?
To understand what keeps a behavior going and what costs it creates.
Give a healthier replacement thought for: "I can't handle this craving."
Examples:
John feels lonely on a Saturday night. He thinks, "Nobody cares about me." He calls an old using friend.
Identify:
Name three common antecedents that could increase relapse risk.
Examples: stress, conflict, boredom, cravings, certain people, certain places, negative emotions
What behavior could replace substance use when cravings occur?
Any healthy coping strategy such as calling support, distraction, mindfulness, attending a meeting, journaling, etc.
Name one short-term and one long-term consequence of substance use.
Examples: short-term relief/craving reduction; long-term health, legal, financial, or relationship problems.
"I deserve to use after the week I've had." This is an example of a _______.
What is a thought or self-talk statement?
Maria argues with her partner. She wants to use but attends a meeting instead and feels supported afterward.
Identify: