Stages of Change
When you continue doing a behavior because you have not experienced the consequences you are in this stage of change.
What is "precontemplation."
This neurotransmitter is involved with feelings of being rewarded or feeling happy and low levels of this often is a biological source for depression, anxiety, and low mood.
What is "Serotonin."
Setting SMART goals is one way to remain motivated to making changes in your life. SMART is an acronym that stands for this.
What is "Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely" (4 out of 5 needed).
These are generally thoughts that are untrue, false, or not realistic and are considered patterns of thinking.
What are "cognitive distortions."
These are theorized to form when a star implodes on itself.
What is a "black hole"
These are the five stages of change:
What is "Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance."
The last part of the brain to develop is the prefrontal cortex, involved in decision making. This is considered the typical age when the brain stops developing.
What is "25 years old."
The "cognitive triangle" is composed of these three things.
What is "thoughts, feelings, and behaviors."
A friend passes you a blunt and you think, "if I don't take it they won't like me anymore or want to be around me." This is an example of this cognitive distortion.
What is "mind-reading."
In French cooking, this is considered equal parts flour and fat (such as butter or bacon grease) and is commonly used as a thickener for certain soups or sauces.
What is a "roux."
What is "Contemplation." Daily Double!!
When this happens, the adequate amount of oxygen does not get to your brain and can result in memory loss and passing out.
What is an "alcohol blackout."
It is important to set a goal so you can "climb the ladder" and reach your end goal. This is an example of making a SMART goal what aspect?
What is "measurable."
When you have this, you tend to only focus on the negative experiences that happen to you even if a lot of positive experiences happen.
What is "mental filter."
Name one artist or rapper from Virginia.
Who are "Nettspend, Pusha T, Lamb of God, Missy Elliot"
The sixth stage of change can happen at almost any point of the stages.
What is "relapsing."
Exercising is considered a great way to release this neurotransmitter, which act as mood boosters.
What are "endorphins."
These are three examples of mindfulness-based strategies.
What is "deep breathing, walking, body scan."
"If you ain't first you're last," is an example of this type of cognitive distortion.
What is "all-or-nothing thinking."
In this popular franchise most of the characters are named after food or clothing.
What is "Dragon Ball Z."
After recognizing that deep breathing allows you to talk more calmly with your mother you decide to practice it daily to manage your anxiety. This is an example of this stage of change.
What is "action."
This part of the brain is often associated with responses to stress and when using substances and creating withdrawal will become hypersensitive.
What is the "Amygdala."
As a group, everyone list your strengths, needs, abilities, and goals on the back of your daily check-in.
1000 to all
These types of statements should be avoided.
What is "should" statements.
This plan gets its name from Greek words meaning "love tree." It is Nick's favorite plant.
What is "philodendrons."