Stages of Change
This model was developed from research looking at how change occurs in________ from addictions.
“natural recovery”
Get rid of triggers: Triggers are reminders of your addiction that can cause cravings and make it hard to avoid addictive behaviors.
Preparation
Automatic thinking habits the brain uses to avoid pain, responsibility, or uncomfortable emotions.
Denial and Defense Mechanisms
Who founded NA?
Jimmy Kinnon
It has been embraced by health care providers seeking to move away from confrontational and pathological approaches toward motivational and _________ approaches, such as_____________.
person-centered motivational interviewing
Generally more open to receiving information about the possible consequences of their addictive behavior
Contemplation
Automatic thinking habits the brain uses to avoid pain, responsibility, or uncomfortable emotions.
Defense mechanisms
Horse
Four main stages in this model:
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, and action
Depending on the goals you set in the contemplation stage, and the plans you made in the preparation stage, the ___________ can occur in small, gradual steps, or it can be a complete life change.
Action Stage
Judging your behavior against someone “worse” to avoid responsibility
Compairing
How many weeks are in the Gregorian Calendar?
52
Additional stages of this cycle are also called?
Maintenance and relapse
The person works to keep the change going. This stage focuses on avoiding old habits and handling stress in healthy ways
Maintenance
“I paid my bills.”, “I took care of my family.”, “I wasn’t hurting anyone but myself.”
This is an example of_______.
Justifying
Name 3 of the 10 JAS education topics
Week 1- The Disease Model-
Week 2- Addiction and Gambling -
Week 3- Sexual Health in Addiction -
Week 4-Denial and Defense Mechanism
Week 5- Recovery Process
Week 6-Relapse Prevention
Week 7-Addiction and Family
Week 8-Criminal Thinking
Week 9- HIV/AIDS-
Week 10- Theraputic Community-
Generally more open to receiving information about the possible consequences of their addictive behavior
Contemplation