Stages of Change
The user is not considering change, is aware of few negative consequences, and is unlikely to take action soon.
What is pre-contemplation SOC
Low mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time.
What is depression
One ____ at a _____.
What is "day" and "time"
This individual is able to help you work a 12-step program.
What is a sponsor
a seven-item instrument that is used to measure or assess the severity of generalised anxiety disorder.
What is the GAD assessment
The user establishes new behaviors on a long-term basis.
What is maintenance SOC
A feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness
What is anxiety
Just for ________.
What is "today"
I attend this group for at least 3 hours, 3 times a week
What is Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Needing more of a substance to feel the effects
The user is aware of some pros and cons of substance abuse but feels ambivalent about change. This user has not yet decided to commit to change.
What is contemplation SOC
Treating the whole person through mind, body, and spirit
_______ changes if _____ changes.
What is nothing
This individual can provide you therapy and prescribe you mental health medications.
What is a psychiatrist
An evidenced-based counseling approach designed to help people find the motivation to make a positive behavior change.
What is motivational interviewing
The user tries new behaviors, but these are not yet stable. This stage involves the first active steps toward change.
What is action SOC
When you have 2 or more mental health diagnoses.
What is dual diagnosis, comorbidity, or co-occurring.
This too ____ ____.
Examples include AA, NA, Smart Recovery
What are peer support groups
The most common diagnosis alongside substance use disorders.
Mental Health Diagnosis
This stage begins once the user has decided to change and begins to plan steps toward recovery.
What is preparation SOC
The ability to relax, manage stress, and change negative thinking.
What are coping skills
Cultivate an attitude of _______.
What is gratitude
When we give ourselves the same kindness and care we’d give to a good friend.
A comprehensive set of guidelines that use a holistic, person-centered approach to developing treatment plans for patients with addiction and co-occurring conditions.
The ASAM Criteria