Problem solving STEPS
The first step in problem solving is to do this one problem at a time...
What is identify the problem?
During active addiction, many people use this thinking pattern that prevents them from seeing the true nature of their problems.
What is denial (or distorted thinking)
These are the most basic human needs and include food and water.
What are biological needs
Letting down barriers and allowing others to affect your feelings is called this.
What is vulnerability
This is the internal reaction a person has to a stressor.
What is stress
This step means understanding your role in the problem without blaming yourself.
What is owning the problem
These people can help improve your problem-solving skills in early recovery. Name at least 3
Who are sponsors, counselors, sober friends, family members, or people at self-help meetings, mentors, Pastor, Jesus
This level of need includes having a safe place to live, a job, and financial security.
What are safety needs
This healthy relationship quality involves telling the truth and avoiding games.
What is honesty?
Irrational thinking is commonly associated with these words. Say @ least 2..
What are "should," "ought," "must," "always," and "never"
During this step, you create as many possible solutions as you can, even unusual ones.
What is listing possible solutions aka brainstorming
This unhealthy response occurs when people become overwhelmed and allow problems to accumulate.
What is ignoring or avoiding problems
The need for affection, love, and belonging falls into this category.
What are social needs
Hiding your feelings prevents people from really understanding this.
What is how you feel
This part of a person judges them harshly and lowers self-esteem.
What is the internal critic?
The final step encourages you to repeat what works and change what does not.
What is learn from the outcome
Some people mistakenly view this as a sign of weakness, but the session describes it as a sign of strength and maturity.
What is asking for help
Feeling good about yourself because of positive feedback and accomplishments is known as this.
What is self-esteem?
Recovery is built on this concept, meaning people depend on one another for a common good.
What is interdependence
This recovery practice helps counter negative self-beliefs by recognizing what you do well.
What is focusing on your strengths
This step involves looking at the possible outcomes and considering short-term and long-term objectives
What is describing what might happen (considering outcomes)
Getting sober does not automatically solve life problems. In recovery, people may feel overwhelmed, exaggerate problems, resent problems, or experience these two emotions because of problems they have caused.
What are guilt and shame
Abraham Maslow used this term to describe becoming the best person possible and reaching your potential.
What is self-actualization
Name five of the twelve issues required for a healthy relationship.
What are any five of the following: vulnerability, understanding, empathy, compassion, respect, trust, acceptance, honesty, communication, compatibility, personal integrity, or consideration
Two people can experience the same stressor but have different emotional reactions because of their different attitudes and this.
What are beliefs