COPING SKILLS
a great way to express, release, and work out any thoughts and feelings you may be dealing with.
WHAT IS JOURNALING
FUNNY HYSTERICAL, WILL DO ANYTHING FOR A LAUGH. CUTE, IMMATURE
WHO IS THE CLOWN/MASCOT
Identifying and developing effective ways of coping with stress are crucial during THIS STAGE:
WHAT IS ACTION
WATERING YOUR OWN GRASS AND LANDSCAPING YOUR OWN LIFE
WHAT IS NOT COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS
can help you work through difficult thoughts and emotions, focus on the present moment, and observe your internal feelings and accept them without judgment or negativity.
WHAT IS MINDFULLNESS MEDITATION
"BAD," ANGRY, IMPULSIVE, NEVER GOOD ENOUGH. "BLACK SHEEP" OF FAMILY, DOESN'T FIT IN
WHO IS THE SCAPEGOAT
THIS STAGE: people typically benefit from non-judgmental information-giving and motivational approaches to encouraging change (rather than confrontational methods).
WHAT IS CONTEMPLATION
Recognize and acknowledge what you did, let go of punishing yourself, and commit to doing things differently in the future.
WHAT IS FORGIVING YOURSELF
helps relieve stress, diminishes feelings of depression, and helps get rid of the chemicals and toxins your body has absorbed from drug and alcohol abuse.
WHAT IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES/WORKING OUT
PERFECT, CAN'T BE WRONG. GETS POSITIVE ATTENTION, AWARDS, AND DEGREES
THIS STAGE: means a person has moved forward to planning and preparing for carrying out changes they learned about in the contemplation stage.
WHAT IS PREPARATION
Repeating these, can help transform negative self-talk into a more optimistic view of the self.
WHAT ARE POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS
you can start to hear words of encouragement and support – whispered to you in your own voice.
WHAT IS POSITIVE SELF-TALK
IGNORED, QUIET, INVISIBLE, LOVES ANIMALS, MATERIAL POSSESSIONS, ARTISTIC, SOMETIMES HAS LEARNING DISABILITIES
WHO IS THE LOST CHILD
THIS STAGE: Is most challenging after a period of time has elapsed and the focus on reaching the goal has lost its intensity. People can become complacent at this point, and they may begin to think that a small lapse will make no real difference.
WHAT IS MAINTANENCE
Opportunities to build YOUR self-esteem simply by acknowledging the kind words of others.
WHAT IS ACCEPTING A COMPLIMENT
is a powerful tool in coping, has the power to take the listener along any emotional path chosen.
WHAT IS MUSIC
a person who encourages or enables negative or self-destructive behavior in another.
WHO IS THE ENABLER
When people are in THIS STAGE, they are often not very interested in hearing about negative consequences or advice to quit their addiction.
WHAT IS PRE-CONTEMPLATION
readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
WHAT IS GRATITUDE