Positive Psychology
Studies show that a lack of positivity will result in what mental illness?
Depression
Who is the only person who could find you competent to stand trial?
The Judge. Forensic Evaluators provide information to with recommendation and opinion in a written report but ultimately its up to the judge.
Name 3 things to journal about.
Sad, happy, mad motivated, thoughts ETC
It is good to avoid your problems
FALSE
What is called when you have a strong addictive urge?
Craving
What is that we feel in our mind heart and gut and we have to learn how to manage our reaction to them?
Emotions/Feelings
What does NGRI stand for and what is the definition of it?
You are saying, if you did the act of which you are accused, you are not responsible for it because of mental illness.
What is it called when you have intense anxiety, heart racing where you can't catch your breath and you feel like you're having a heart attack?
Panic attack
The way the brain sends and receives message is caled neurotransmitters.
TRUE
This singer songwriter of "Piano Man" struggled with alcohol abuse for years b4 entering rehab
Billy Joel
The essential inner drive, focus and desire that brings out a positive change and attained goals.
Motivation
What is a Not Guilty plea mean?
You are saying you did not do it.
Name some physical signs of anxiety
worrying a lot, feeling hot, shaky hands fast heart rate
Back Eyed Peas singer Fergie has been sober for 10 yrs What was her drug of choice?
Crystal Meth
What is the pleasure chemical that plays a role in substance abuse and addiction?
Dopamine
Explain what a No Contest plea is.
You are not saying you did what you are accused of doing, but you will accept the courts sentence.
Describe Mindfulness. Is it a coping skill?
when you center yourself in the present moment. Yes it is a coping skill.
What is it called when you associate a thought action, sight smell emotion or other stimuli with our addictive behavior
A Trigger
Name 3 healthy coping skills
Reading, deep breathing, asking for help, journaling
When you admit what you did to the court what is your Plea?
Guilty.
What is the ability to look inside yourself honestly and truthfully
What is insight.