Phases of Change
Joe doesn't think that using drugs will cause any problems in his life. Unfortunately, he has been missing classes and getting into arguments with his family more often. Which stage of change is Joe in?
Precontemplation.
This is a person's principles or standards of behavior. Can also be referred to as one's judgment of what is important in life.
Values
Every action has an equal or opposite _____
Reaction
Who is allowed to be concerned about you and your decisions?
(No right answer)
Could be: Family, friends, treatment team.
Name two different types of sour candy
Sour patch kids, sour punch straws, shockers, sour skittles, warheads
What is the second stage of change?
Contemplation
This value is held by a person who keeps their word.
Responsibility or trust
This statement is commonly referred to as the "Golden Rule."
Treat others how you would want to be treated.
When people express their thoughts or feelings with each other they are _________.
Communicating
You’re in a race and you pass the person in second place. What place are you in now?
Second.
Define the preparation stage in the stages of change.
The person knows they would like to make a change and is preparing to take action.
This answer will require both teams to compete. In five seconds, each group will name as many values as they can.
The winning team will name the most values in five seconds.
This is a common expectation from drug or substance use.
Self-medication, coping, feeling the high or rush.
How can one person's decisions impact other people?
(No right answer)
Name an animal that can't jump.
Elephant, rhino, hippo, sloth
After receiving a few low grades and having constant arguments with family members, Lucy is starting to think she might have a problem with substances. Lucy isn't sure if the substance use is causing her low grades and constant arguments. Which stage of change is Lucy in?
Contemplation
This value can be shown with behaviors like going to visit Grandma on a Saturday morning and going to their sibling's soccer game.
Family
In the United States, this is an expectation for those who drive a car.
Signal when turning or changing lanes
Stop at stop signs
Drive the speed limit
Follow the rules of the road
Name 3 examples of nonverbal communication that someone can use to express concern.
Could be: Facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, amount of eye contact, gestures, the distance between you and the other person, physical touch, etc.
While a cat was outside, it began to rain. The cat couldn’t find any shelter and got completely soaked. However, not a single hair was wet. How could this be?
It was a hairless cat
Amanda has been working on eating better. She is currently in the action stage of the stages of change. What types of things might she be doing?
Could be: Making healthy recipes, buying groceries ahead of time, preparing meals based on a schedule, etc.
This value is one an employer would look for in a potential employee.
Could be: good work ethic, responsibility, trust, dependability, reliability, commitment, consistency, honesty, integrity
The temperature at which water freezes.
32 degrees Fahrenheit
Share your own concerns about your own substance use.
(No right answer)
What has 13 hearts, but no lungs or stomach?
A deck of cards.