Goal Setting
____ is important when it comes to goals. Setting goals that are clear and specific eliminate the confusion that occurs when a goal is set in a more generic manner.
Clarity
Name 3 short term goals clients often set out in the first 90 days of early recovery.
Beginning therapy
Creating an exercise routine
Begin journaling.
Find a support group.
Start getting rid of things that can be a trigger
Goals give you a sense of purpose and direction. They help you stay _____ and focused on your recovery journey.
motivated
Goal setting is something that has to continually be worked on T/F
True
This superstar English rock songwriter of Rocket Man got sober in 1990
Elton John
_____ goals stretch your mind and cause you to think bigger.
Challenging
‘Goals,’ are “the object or aim of an ____.
action
When you set goals, you become ____ for your actions. This can help you stay on track and avoid relapse.
accountable
There are many ____ available to those in recovery that can assist them in learning more about addiction and recovery.
Resources
He has admitted that he spent most of his early days as an actor impaired by drugs and alcohol and has been arrested for cocaine, alcohol and heroin in the past. He was incarcerated in California because of his substance abuse and has spent time in a state owned rehabilitation center.
Robert Downey Jr
If you don’t ____ to your goal with everything you have it is less likely you will achieve it.
commit
Goals that are too distant and stretched can become ______.
overwhelming
Goal setting allows you to learn more about yourself and your _____ and weaknesses. This can help you develop a better understanding of what works for you in your recovery.
strengths
Iife is full of obstacles and barriers, so it is important to remain ____ as you work to achieve your goals.
Flexible
his rapper has been very open about his struggles with drugs and alcohol, especially in his music, and his songs like Otherside and Starting Over have chronicled these struggles.
Macklemore
____ helps you know what you are doing right and how you are doing. This allows you to adjust your expectations and your plan of action going forward.
Feedback
Short term goals are about helping the client stabilize ______, mentally, and emotionally
physically, mentally and emotionally
As you reach your goal, set a new one. That is how you become a more ____ person
powerful
Experiencing setbacks in your goals can be frustrating and can often lead to negative emotions. It is important during these times to be _____ to yourself.
Kind
This American author of horror, scifi, and suspense novels once battled alcohol abuse but has been sober for decades.
Stephen King
It’s important to set goals that are aligned with the goal’s ______.
complexity
By finding ways to utilize our skills and push our abilities increases task-relevant knowledge we can enhance our self-efficacy and self-____.
confidence.
Setting goals can help reduce stress by giving you a sense of ____ over your life. When you have a clear plan in place, it’s easier to manage stress and anxiety.
sense of control
Creating _____ can help a person stay on track to meeting their goals. Share the goals you are working on with a trusted friend, family member or sponsor
Accountability
This Founding Father was addicted to a mixture of alcohol and opium which was used to treat many different ailments in the 18th century.
Ben Franklin