Relationship Skills
Action Skills
Thinking Skills
Combination Skills
Combination Skills cont.
100

Ask others if your belief is accurate

What is 'Ask others'?

100

If overwhelmed, go slower; if stagnant, go faster

What is 'Pace yourself'?

100

Listen to yourself with respect and care

What is 'Compassion'?

100

Let yourself cry; it will not last forever

What is 'Cry'?

100

Do whatever you need to do to put your safety above all

What is 'Stay safe'?

200

Before you accept criticism or advice, notice who's telling it to you

What is 'Notice the source'?

200

A productive schedule keeps you on track and connected to the real world

What is 'Structure your day'?

200

Evaluate both sides of the picture

What is 'Examine the evidence'?

200

If you suspect danger, stay away

What is 'When in doubt, don't'?

200

Just keep moving forward; the only way out is through

What is 'Trust the process'?

300

Tell people what you need

What is 'Get others to support your recovery'?

300

Don't wait until you feel motivated; just start now

What is 'Actions first, and feelings will follow'?

300
You are the author of your life: be the hero who overcomes adversity

What is 'Create a new story'?

300

Promise yourself to do what's right to help your recovery

What is 'Make a commitment'?

300
Never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never give up

What is 'Persist'?

400

If only treaters are safe for now, that's okay

What is 'Alone is better than a bad relationship'?

400

Find a healthy way to celebrate anything you do right

What is 'Reward yourself'?

400

Remind yourself what you are living for: Your children? Love? Truth? Justice? God?

What is 'Create meaning'?

400

Listen to your behavior; blaming prevents growth

What is 'Seek understanding, not blame'?

400
Carry something positive (e.g., poem), or negative (e.g., photo of a friend who overdosed

What is 'Inspire yourself'?

500

You'll feel closer to others (but only do this with safe people)

What is 'Say what you really think'?

500

Be specific, set a deadline, and let others know about it

What is 'Set an action plan'?

500

Recognize substances as an attempt to self-medicate

What is 'Link PTSD and substance abuse'?

500

If it feels awkward or difficult, you're doing it right

What is 'Expect growth to feel uncomfortable'?

500

List the aspects of your life you do control (e.g., job, friends)

What is 'Notice what you can control'?

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