CBI
Name of Module four
Social Skills
what you think and believe about yourself.
Mollification is
making excuses, blaming, justification
Relapse is
going back to old behaviors after you have stopped.
getting in the habit of looking ahead to the consequences of criminal behavior
not thinking I am too slick or smart to get caught for my illegal and irresponsible behavior
recognizing there is never "one last score" after which a person quits criminal life. To quit the criminal life I must stop committing criminal acts
taking an honest look at my skills and abilities and setting reasonable goals
Three ways to improve effective communication
Various Answers: be interested, encourage, support, open minded, check-in, keep it open, understand others
T/F People with high self-worth feel good about themselves.
True
Cutoff is
ignoring responsible action, eliminating sensitivity to consequences
Emotional buildup is
feelings that don't seem to go away and just keep getting stronger
Two ways to change cognitive indolence as thinking error
taking the appropriate steps to achieve my responsible goals
developing my thinking skills by concentrating on specifics, not generalities
recognizing how my lazy thinking has caused me problems and disappointments in the past
performing attitude checks on responsibility and willingness
studying the thinking and habits of successful role models
Three habits to avoid in conversation
Various Answers:
interrupting, lecturing, threatening, making fun, bossing, criticizing
T/F People with low self-worth place little value in their own opinions.
True
entitlement is
a sense of being above the law, an exception to the rule
relapse justification
is a process that happens in people's mind. Causes them to justify why they keep doing it.
Five Rules for Rational Thinking
Are your thoughts helping protect your life and health?
Are your thoughts helping you achieve short or long term goals?
Are your thoughts helping to keep you out of conflict with others?
Are your thoughts leading you to feel the way you want to feel without the use of alcohol and other drugs?
Skills Steps for Effective Communication
1. Get curious about the other person
2. Focus in what is positive that they are saying.
3. Stay open-minded.
4. Check in to see if you understand the message.
Fill in the blanks:
Your self-talk can either ____________or __________ your sense self-worth.
strengthen
weaken
Power Orientation
asserting power, labeling people as weak or strong
Two examples of substance using behaviors
Various answers:
lying, stealing, cheating, gambling, being unreliable, compulsiveness
Discontinuity
lack of persistence: getting side tracked
What two social skill are designed to help you create new situations in your lives that are less risky.
Getting Involved in a Healthy Activity and Celebrating a Positive Event
Three ways you take care of your body
Activity, Nutrition, Sleep
Sentimentality
self-serving acts of kindness, making yourself look good
"Stinking thinking"
Thoughts that make using or drinking seem okay.
Cognitive Indolence