Stages of Change
Pre-contemplation is the 1st stage of change. Describe what that means.
In the pre-contemplation stage, there is no awareness of the problem or risk and no intention to change.
Sample Statement: "Things are fine the way they are now and I don't think I need to change."
Define motivation
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-the reason or reasons one has for acting in a particular way
-the general desire or willingness of someone to do something
Where does fear of change or failure come from?
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our need to have total acceptance from self and others, perfectionism, mental health
Which of these is not a cognitive distortion:
Mind-reading
Disqualifying the positive
Feeling depressed
Overgeneralization
Feeling depressed
What characteristics make a support a "good" support for you?
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able to provide emotional support, good listener, provides assistance with tasks, understands your opinions/beliefs
How do you move from the contemplation stage to the preparation stage?
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-Start making a plan to take action soon
-Building awareness
-May have tried a plan before
What hurts our motivation? (Name 2)
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negative self talk, fear, past, other people, life circumstances
Why might someone fear success?
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anticipation of how self or others will respond, concern that we will be incapable of sustaining it, fear of change
Give an example of a cognitive distortion you struggle with
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cognitive distortions: mental filter, disqualifying the positive, mind reading, fortune teller, "should" statements, all-or-nothing thinking, emotional reasoning, labelling, personalization, magnification, overgeneralizing
The basic principle of psych rehab is:
Skills + Supports = Success
Explain what this means
We achieve success and satisfaction when we build upon our skills and utilize our support network.
How is the contemplation stage different from pre-contemplation?
In pre-contemplation, the individual is unaware of the problem or risks and has no intention of changing.
In contemplation, the individual is aware of the problem and is considering change, but does not have a specific plan; May be feeling stuck
Name 2 ways to stay motivated to work towards goals
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remembering the benefits, setting small attainable goals, utilizing supports
What are 2 ways to get past fear of failure?
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take action, persistence, don't take failure personally, do things differently, treat it as a learning experience
What cognitive distortion is described in this statement:
"I can't believe I received the job offer. I must have been the only person that applied."
Disqualifying the positive OR minimization
It's 9PM on a Saturday and you recognize that you are sliding towards a crisis. Name 2 supports you could use.
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-call mobile crisis number for county, peer text line and/or national crisis text line, SLPF crisis
The 4th stage of change is action. Name 3 ways to take action towards an employment goal.
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applying for jobs, creating a resume, attending job fairs, interviewing
Name and define 2 of the 6 P's of motivation
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6 P's: praise, power, people, prestige, projects, prizes
Give an example of how fear of failure becomes negative self talk.
Sample answers:
"I'm not good enough"
"I will never succeed"
Name 2 ways to combat negative self-talk and cognitive distortions
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3 C's, get perspective from a positive support, keep positive attitude, work on building self-esteem
What tools do you use daily to help you maintain your health and wellness?
Name at least 3
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meeting with supports/providers, meditation, journaling, exercise, socialization, being in nature
Relapse happens..
What are 3 things you can do to get back into the game?
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therapy, support groups/meetings, self-care, exploring motivations and/or barriers
Name/Define the two types of motivation, and provide an example of each.
Intrinsic Motivation: motivation from within ourselves. Ex: playing a sport for fun, reading a book for knowledge, working hard for self-satisfaction
Extrinsic motivation: Motivation from external factors, outside of ourselves. Ex: making money to provide for family, working hard to impress boss, playing a sport to win
Name 3 strategies you can use to overcome fear of failure.
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recognize that failure is normal, talk to trusted supports, boost self-esteem
How can you flip this negative self-talk into a positive:
"Nobody's ever going to hire me"
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Ex: "I have strengths and qualifications that will make me a good employee."
Name 3 community groups you could go to get help and support
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therapy groups, REACH open wellness classes, peer support groups, 12 step programs, etc.