Replacing Irrational Beliefs
The process of identifying and changing distorted thinking patterns is known as this.
What is cognitive restructuring?
This term describes the ability to delay gratification and resist short-term temptations.
What is impulse control?
This type of communication involves expressing one's thoughts and feelings honestly and respectfully.
What is assertive communication?
This foundational element of a healthy relationship involves being honest and open with each other.
What is trust?
Recognizing situations or feelings that may lead to relapse are known as these.
What are relapse warning signs?
The cognitive distortion where an individual views situations in extreme, black-and-white terms, ignoring any middle ground, is referred to as this.
What is all-or-nothing thinking?
Techniques such as deep breathing and meditation are forms of this practice to enhance self-control.
What is mindfulness?
The nonverbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language, that accompany verbal messages are known as this.
What is body language?
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person is known as this.
What is empathy?
A structured plan outlining strategies to prevent relapse is called this.
What is a recovery maintenance plan?
This irrational belief involves the expectation that one can engage in risky or illegal behaviors without facing any negative consequences.
What is superoptimism?
Setting clear and achievable objectives to guide behavior is known as this.
What is goal setting?
This active process involves fully concentrating, understanding, and responding to what is being said.
What is active listening?
Establishing clear personal boundaries helps maintain this in relationships.
What is mutual respect?
Engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a balanced diet, and getting adequate sleep are components of this.
What is a healthy lifestyle?
Believing that one single event will inevitably lead to a chain of negative events is called this.
What is catastrophizing?
Monitoring one's own behavior to ensure it aligns with personal standards is called this.
What is self-regulation?
Communicating in a way that violates the rights of others, often through dominance or hostility, is termed this.
What is aggressive communication?
his type of support involves offering practical help to someone in need.
What is instrumental support?
Regularly attending support group meetings provides this type of reinforcement in recovery.
What is social support?
This cognitive-behavioral tool helps individuals analyze situations to challenge irrational thoughts.
What is Rational Self-Analysis (RSA)?
The ability to manage disruptive emotions and impulses is a component of this broader skill.
What is emotional intelligence?
The technique of restating what someone has said to confirm understanding is called this.
What is paraphrasing?
The process of working through disagreements in a constructive manner is called this.
What is conflict resolution?
Continuing to set and achieve personal goals contributes to this aspect of recovery.
What is personal growth?