Definitions
Feelings ,experiences,people, places and things that people associate with alcohol or drug use.
What is Triggers
How can listening to music be used as a coping skill?
What is.... Listening to music can be relaxing and help take your mind off stressors as well as helping to change your mood and expressing yourself.
I want to change, I want to start going to school and get good grades,I just dont know how.What stage of change is this.
What is...Preperation
This protective factor is defined by
*The ability to talk about problems
*ability to ask for practical help
* feelings of love intamacy or friendship
What is ......Social Support
A person begins to feel sorry for him or herself.
What is.... Self -pity
Triggers related to sound, taste ,and touch
What is Sensory triggers
How can creating art be used as a coping skill?
What is...Art can be used in a way to express your emotions/feelings.
This atage of change a person may be aware of the cost of addiction, However they do not see them as significant as the benefits .
What is.... Pre Contemplation
This protective factor is defined by
* adequate exercise or physical activity
* A balanced and health diet.
* Medical Compliance
What is....... Physical Health
A person begins to withdraw and pull away from others.
What is......Isolation
Triggers related to people ,places, and things.
What is external triggers
How can going for a walk with a friend be used as a coping skill?
What is...Not only is walking good exercise but doing this with a friend provides an opportunity to talk about stressors or improve your overall mood.
people in this stage have mastered the ability to sustain new behavioral change with minimal effort and have done so for 6 months or more.
What is.... Maintenance
This protective factor is defined by
*Meaningful involvement in work or education
*Understanding of personal values,and living in accordance to those values.
What is...... Sense of purpose
A seemingly rational reason for behaviors that moves a person in recovery closer to a slip.
What is ....justification
Triggers related to feelings people have before or during substance use.
What is..... internal triggers
How can exercise be used as a coping skill?
What is...... Excercise increases your energy and mood,focus and self esteem it also releases endorphins to your brain decreasing stress and improving your mood.
People in this stage engage in self directed behavioral change effortswhile gaining new insightsand developing new skills, although these changes are self directed outside help may be sought .This may include rehab or therapy.
What is ... Action
This protective factor is defined by
*Belief that one's self has value
*exceptance of personal flaws,weaknesses and mistakes
* Belief in the ability to overcomes challenges
What is...... Self-esteem
Thinking "I got this" or "I can do this on my own"
What is...... overconfidence
Imagining a light a switch you can switch on or off to change your thoughts or Something you can do to distract from your thoughts.
What is a thought stopper
Name 3 positive coping skills.
What is ....varied answers (ex. exercise,listening to music,art activities socializing,participating in sports activities and many more.)
People in this stage have become aware of a problem with their behavior,however they are ambivalent about whether or not it is worth while to change.
What is ....Contemplation
Define Protective factors
What is .....Things that contribute to mental health and allow a person to be resilient in the face of challenges.Someone with alot of protective factors such as strong relationships and healthy coping skills will be better equipped to overcome lifes obstacles.
Lack of interest in hobbies , and to much idle time .
What is ....boredom