CBI
Module 4
Social Skills
Rational Self-Analysis
is a tool that assists participants in challenging their thinking.
Friend
a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
Thinking or Action
Choose the best way to say, “No” in the situation and do it. (Thinking and Action)
True or False
Addiction is a "chronic disease"
True
Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences.
Skill Steps for Understanding the Feelings of others
Understanding the Feelings of Others
1.) Pay attention to the person’s words and body language.
2.) Identify the most likely emotion being communicated to you.
3.) Calmly check in to see if you are correct.
4.) Ask an open question to get more information
Humility
being humble
Acquaintance
a person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend
Thinking or action
Calmly check in to see if you are correct. (Thinking and Action)
True or False
Not having self-control makes use more risky.
True
Self-control is about you controlling yourself not others controlling you.
Skill Steps for Deciding to Say “No”
Deciding to Say “No”
1.) Decide if the situation is risky for you.
2.) Think about different ways to say “No.”
3.) Choose the best way to say, “No” in the situation and do it.
4.) If appropriate, suggest other things to do that are not risky.
Grandiosity
an exaggerated sense of one's importance, power, knowledge, or identity, even if there is little evidence to support the beliefs.
Making amends
to apologize
Name of Session 20
Understanding the Feeling of Others
In case things become to risky what are somethings you can do
Look for other living situations
Get a list of safe places to go, such as shelters or sober living homes
Ask for help. Use your supports
Skill Step of Communicating your needs
Communicating Your Needs
1.) Choose a time and place where everyone is calm.
2.) Ask the person’s permission to have a conversation.
3.) If the person agrees, objectively describe the situation and then state your own thoughts and feelings.
4.) Make your request, allowing the other person to accept or decline.
5.) Thank the person for listening to you.
Manipulation
is the use of devious means to exploit, control, or otherwise influence others to one’s advantage.
Escape plan
a plan made to escape a risky situation
Name of Session 21
Deciding to Say "No"
Name two support people
Various Answers
mom, dad, friends, family, therapist, parole/or probationer officers
This statement is used to do what
When happens______________…”
“…I feel (or think)_______________ .”
4. Make your request, allowing the other person to accept or decline.
“…My request is _________________…”
5. Thank the person for listening to you.
Communicate your needs
Attitude Check
attitude check is a behavioral intervention tool designed to reinforce the use of the positive attitudes
What AA step involves making an amends?
The eighth step involves making amends with others who may have been harmed by your alcohol or drug use
Name of Session 22
Communicating your needs
Name two strategies for safety in your criminal living situation
Various Answers:
Getting or keeping a job to keep me busy and responsible
Having a plan for avoiding the people who may cause me problems
Writing out my schedule and keeping on track with it
Attending Twelve Steps or other recovery support meetings
Talking to my sponsors, therapist, probation/parole officer or pro-social friends about any living situation problems