C's of Recovery
means that an individual has an absolute and overpowering urge to fuel their addiction.
Compulsion
In this stage, people do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future
Pre-contimplation
Focuses on challenging irrational thoughts and modifying behaviors.
CBT
A form of manipulation that causes someone to question their own reality. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Gaslighting
Comfortable with intimacy and independence. Secure individuals trust partners, communicate effectively, and handle conflict constructively, providing a stable foundation for relationships.
Secured Attachment
The urge to fuel the addiction becomes like a “hunger pain”, a physical need
Craving
In this stage, people do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future
Contemplation
Changing the conceptual or emotional viewpoint of a situation to change its meaning
Reframing
Experiencing a strong emotional reaction to a stimulus that reminds one of past trauma
Triggered
A combination of anxious and avoidant, wanting closeness but fearing it simultaneously. This style often stems from inconsistent or traumatic childhood experiences, leading to confusing behavior in relationships. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Fearful-Avoidant
Even when Negative Consequences become apparent, the behavior continues.
Compulsion
People start to take small steps toward the behavior change, and they believe changing their behavior can lead to a healthier life
Contemplation
Establishing healthy limits for emotional and physical safety.
Boundaries
How an individual connects with others, based on early life experiences.
Attachment style
Desires high levels of closeness, often fearing abandonment. They may seem "clingy" or require constant reassurance, frequently worrying about their partner's investment in the relationship.
Anxious-preoccupied
When or how the individual fuels their addiction is lost
Control
In this stage, people have recently changed their behavior (defined as within the last 6 months)
They intend to keep moving forward with that behavior change. People may exhibit this by modifying their problem behavior or acquiring new healthy behaviors
Action
Being present and non-judgmental in the current moment
Mindfulness
Recognizing and accepting a person's feelings as valid.
Validation
Dismissive avoidant
What are all four C's
Control, Consequences, Craving, and Compulsion
In this stage, people have sustained their behavior change for a while (defined as more than 6 months)
They intend to maintain the behavior change going forward. People in this stage work to prevent relapse to earlier stages
Maintenance
Discussing and analyzing thoughts and emotions to understand them better.
Processing
An approach that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma.
Trauma-Informed
Which is the best to have?
Secure