Stages of Change
What stage of change is described as denial or not realizing there is a problem?
Precontemplation Stage
What was this week's prompt?
Celebrate
What holiday lands on December 25th every year?
Christmas
What is the main character's name in the film Scrooged?
Frank Cross
What happens in the contemplation stage of change?
You are starting to recognize a problem and that you might want to make change.
What is the maintenance stage of change?
When change has been achieved and habits/behavior are keeping it that way.
How did Gerald celebrate?
He posted on Facebook about how many days sober he had.
Of the most common holidays, how many are celebrated in the month of December?
About 9 in the United States, including: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (Christian), New Years Eve, Hanukkah (Jewish), Kwanzaa (African American cultural holiday), Bodhi Day (Buddhist), Yule / Winter Solstice (Pagan), Las Posadas (Latin American Christian tradition), Pancha Ganapati (Hindu).
What is the value in having SELF LED Mondays?
It is an opportunity to practice applying the skills and tools we have learned in treatment in a less structured way.
When you're in IOP treatment for substance use what stage of change are most likely in?
Preparation Stage because you are preparing to make real world life changes.
How does celebrating help in recovery?
It helps to develop gratitude and positive emotions.
What famous 1800's author wrote the book 'A Christmas Carol'?
Charles Dickens
What actor plays the main character in Scrooged?
Bill Murray
If you break up with your partner because they are still drinking around you what stage of change might you be in?
Action Stage
Who spent time with their children during their self led time?
Jalon
What did my true love give to me on the 5th day of Christmas?
What do physical sensations have to do with emotions?
Identifying the physical sensations we experience can help us identify what emotion we may be feeling. It can also help us regulate those emotions.
The Stages of Change is also known as what?
The Transtheoretical Model
What does the F in SELF LED stand for?
Focused
What iconic artist recorded the 1994 classic holiday song 'All I Want for Christmas is You'?
Mariah Carey
What is mindfulness?
Staying present in the moment, to avoid stress, emotionally regulate, and stay focused.