DARN-C
What does the D in DARN-C Stand for?
Desire
A. "You need to stop using."
B. "I want to be a better parent."
B. "I want to be a better parent."
What does the S in SMART stand for?
Specific
Which goal is Measurable?
A. "I will try harder."
B."I will call one sober support person before Friday."
B."I will call one sober support person before Friday."
What type of change talk is this?
"If I stop using, I could rebuild trust."
Reason
Someone says, "I can do this."
Which DARN-C type of change talk are they expressing?
Ability
What does the M in SMART stand for?
Measurable
Which goal is more Achievable?
A. "I will fix every relationship I have damaged this week."
B."I will write down one relationship I want to begin repairing and identify one step I can take."
B."I will write down one relationship I want to begin repairing and identify one step I can take."
What type of change talk is this?
"I can ask for help."
Someone says, "I want to be a better parent."
What is the best way to respond?
A. "You need to take treatment seriously."
B. "Being a better parent is important to you."
B. "Being a better parent is important to you."
Name all five parts of SMART.
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-limited
Which goal is Relevant to recovery?
A."I will clean my whole house."
B."I will clean my bedroom this weekend so my living space feels less stressful and supports my recovery."
B."I will clean my bedroom this weekend so my living space feels less stressful and supports my recovery."
Identify the DARN-C category for each one:
"I want to be sober."
"I need to stop using."
"I can come to group."
"I want to be sober." - Desire
"I need to stop using." - Need
"I can come to group." - Ability
Someone says, "I need to stop using."
Which response correctly reflects the change talk?
A. "You are recognizing that substance use is getting in the way of your life."
B. "You have to stop using."
A. "You are recognizing that substance use is getting in the way of your life."
Which goal is more Specific?
A. "I will do better."
B. "I will attend all scheduled treatment groups this week."
B. "I will attend all scheduled treatment groups this week."
Which goal is Time-Limited?
A."I will call a sober support."
B."I will call one sober support person before Friday at 5:00 pm."
B."I will call one sober support person before Friday at 5:00 pm."
Correctly Identify all five types of change talk:
"I want my kids back."
"It would help me stay out of jail."
"I think I can make it to group this week."
"I will call my sponsor tonight."
"I need to stop using."
"I want my kids back." - Desire
"It would help me stay out of jail." - Reason
"I think I can make it to group this week." - Ability
"I will call my sponsor tonight." - Commitment
"I need to stop using." - Need
Which of these questions allows someone to talk about their own reasons for change?
A. "You know you need to stop using, right?"
B. "What makes stopping use important to you?"
C. "Why don't you just change your friends?"
B. "What makes stopping use important to you?"
"I will call one sober support person before Friday."
Explain how it meets all five parts of SMART.
Specific: Call ONE sober support person
Measurable: ONE phone call/person
Achievable: Realistic and manageable
Relevant: Builds recovery support
Time-Limited: Before Friday
Your team is given this SMART recovery goal:
"I will practice one coping skill each evening for the next seven days."
Identify all five SMART components.
Specific: Practice one coping skill
Measurable: Once each evening
Achievable: Small and realistic
Relevant: Helps manage cravings and emotions
Time-Limited: For the next seven days.