Thought Distortions
When someone makes a big deal out of something that is insignificant
Magnification
Feeling bad for yourself or trying to make others feel bad for you
Victim Stance
What is one characteristic of addiction?
Increased tolerance, neglecting other responsibilities, regular use, lack of awareness, etc.
What is an example of a personal boundary?
Physical boundaries, material boundaries, sexual boundaries, emotional boundaries, time boundaries, etc.
What is an example of a healthy coping skill?
Exercise, journaling, talking to someone, etc. etc.
Acting like something serious is not a big deal
Minimization
Putting all your time and energy into the wrong things
Selective Effort
What is one type of fear on the continuum of fears?
Too much fear, no fear, or healthy fear
When you put yourself in someone's shoes and try to help them out rather than feeling sorry for them, you are practicing __________
Empathy
What is an example of a relapse trigger?
Thoughts/feelings, social pressure, environment, stress, relationship problems, mental/physical health issues, etc.
Feeling as though every situation has something to do with you
Personalization
Being afraid of feeling vulnerable
Fear of Exposure
Name one type of obligation
Moral obligations (honesty, caring for family, etc) or every day obligations (work, school, hygiene, etc)
Give an example of a healthy conflict resolution strategy.
Do not attack, focus on the now, compromise, show respect, use "I" statements
What is it called when you are very close to drinking, using drugs, engaging in high-risk behavior, etc. but have not yet crossed that line?
Lapse
Making a stereotype based on one or two experiences
Overgeneralization
Feeling as though your situation is different from everyone else's
Unique Person Stance
What is one of the four stages on the continuum of criminality?
Responsible, irresponsible noncriminal, irresponsible criminal, extreme criminal
What is one of the stages on the hierarchy of needs pyramid? (AKA-what do you need to reach your highest potential?)
Basic needs, safety needs, social needs, self-esteem needs
What is an example of a support group?
AA, NA, sports team, church, etc.
Justifying negative behavior by blaming other people or events
Actor vs Observer Bias
Controlling others for your own gain
Use of Power to Control
What is part of every stage in the progression of criminality and addiction?
Denial
What is one of the six stages of change?
Pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, avoiding relapse, maintenance
What is one of the 5 requirements for a SMART goal?
Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant/realistic, time-based