Name That Stage
“I don’t think my drinking is really a problem.”
Answer: What is Precontemplation?
In early stages, this usually feels heavier than the pros.
Answer: What are the cons of change?
Relapse is best described as this.
Answer: What is a return to an earlier stage?
Self-efficacy means this.
Answer: What is belief in my ability to change?
“I bought a gym membership but haven’t gone.”
Preparation
“I know I need to change, but I’m not ready yet.”
Answer: What is Contemplation?
This is the emotional math people do in Contemplation.
Answer: What is decisional balance?
This emotion most increases relapse risk after a slip.
Answer: What is shame?
This builds self-efficacy more than motivation.
Answer: What are small wins?
I've been sober 9 months but feel complacent.
Maintenance
“I bought the book and looked up meetings.”
Answer: What is Preparation?
Name one immediate “pro” of staying the same.
Possible answers: Relief, comfort, familiarity.
True or False: Relapse means treatment failed.
Answer: False.
This destroys self-efficacy quickly.
Answer: What is shame or harsh self-talk?
I slipped last weekend and feel ashamed.
Relapse
“I’ve been sober 3 months and attending meetings weekly.”
Answer: What is Action?
Name one delayed “pro” of change.
Possible answers: Trust, health, stability.
Name one common trigger for relapse.
Possible answers: Stress, loneliness, anger, complacency.
Confidence usually follows this.
Answer: What is action?
I know I should stop, but it's not that serious.
Precontemplation or early contemplation.
“I’ve been sober for 2 years, and using isn’t even tempting anymore.”
Answer: What is Maintenance
Why do people stay stuck in Contemplation?
Answer: Pros of old behavior feel immediate; cons of change feel immediate.
What matters most after a relapse?
Answer: Interpretation and next step.
Name two ways group increases self-efficacy.
Possible answers:
Modeling
Encouragement
Accountability
Normalization
“I’ve stopped drinking and rebuilt my routines, but I don’t feel confident yet.”
Early Action