Refusal skills
Jerry: "want a beer?"
Michael: "Why don't we go for a walk instead?"
This type of refusal skill is called?
Suggest an alternative. Sometime people drink or do drugs because they are bored and can't think of anything to do.
HALT
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
Happy, sad, frustrated, excited, are examples of?
What are Emotions/feelings.
The requirement for membership.
What is the Desire to stop drinking.
Guessing what someone else is thinking, when they may not be thinking that
Mindreading
This is the most powerful refusal skill you can learn.
What is learning to say "No."
Make sure your No is strong and determined one.
HOW
Honest, Open-minded, and Willing
Joe: "who needs friends, and family. I am better off without them."
Isolating.
This program uses compassion, wisdom, community and meditation to help heal and recover.
What is Recovery Dharma.
Overestimating the likelihood that an action will have a negative outcome.
Negative Predictions
Jerry: "I think I am going to the bar after work."
Michael: "I heard the new supervisor is starting work next week."
This type of refusal skill is called?
What is Changing the subject.
FEAR
What is False Evidence Appearing Real.
"I can't remember the last time I took a shower, or brush my teeth."
Neglecting appearance.
1) Building, Increasing, and maintaining Motivation 2) A refusal to give in to urges 3) Self-management without relying of substances 4) Rebuilding a balanced lifestyle.
What is SMART RECOVERY.
"Nothing ever goes my way"
What is overgeneralization.
"I forgot I have a doctor appt. this afternoon."
This type of refusal skill is called?
What is to Give a Reason, Fact or Excuse.
What does S.M.A.R.T stands for when it relates to goals setting?
What is Specific, Measurable, Attainable/Achievable, Realistic, and Timely.
"I am just skipping this meeting and yoga this week. I will re-start next week"
Neglecting recovery practices.
Stop drinking/drugging, go to meetings, get a sponsor, work the steps, help another member.
What is The "AA" way.
Jerry: "Are you ready for a beer now?"
Michael: "Jerry, I don't drink anymore. Please stop."
What is asking the person to stop offering you a drink or a drug.
The Three "Ps" in Recovery.
What is: Play/Passion, Power, and Purpose.
"I just need a little bit. Just enough to make me more talkative, and friendly, and comfortable around this people."
Romanticizing substance usage.
Sobriety
Secularity
Self-Help
Believing the same rules that apply to others should not apply to you
Entitlement beliefs