Interpersonal Effectiveness
This is the state you're in when you're listening to the wisdom within you by seeing the value of both reason and emotion.
Wise Mind
Knowing these can help to avoid situations which may cause you to relapse.
Triggers
This activity can produce a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind. You must focus your attention and not allow worries to enter your mind.
Meditation
This skill can help change your emotions and control impulses by doing something that is not equal to the urge you are having in the moment.
Opposite Action
This skill helps you to cool your negative emotions by using all of your senses.
Soothe the 5 Senses
Accepting at the most radical level that you are not going to engage in addictive behavior again, and then move actively to cut off all addictive behavior options.
Burning Bridges and Building New Ones
This skill teaches us to not overapologize, to stick to our own values, to be truthful and fair to yourself.
FAST skill
This skill requires that you pay attention to the present moment, put words on the experience, and throw yourself completely into activities of the current moment.
"What" Skill (Observe, Describe, Participate)
When you are in a crisis and your emotions are out of control, this skill can help you acknowledge the problem or situation as it is which can lead to less anger and anxiety.
Radical Acceptance
Impulsive, One-minded, willing to do anything for a "fix"
Addict Mind
This skill requires that you have an easy manner, be gentle, act interested, and validate others while speaking.
This skill requires that you pause, move away, look closely at the situation with your wise mind and then decide what is next.
STOP Skill
Stop, Take a Step Back, Observe the Situation, Proceed Mindfully
An unhealthy body can make it difficult to manage your emotions. This skill helps us remember the different aspects of taking care of yourself.
PLEASE skill
This skill is used to distract yourself until the negative emotions subside.
ACCEPTS
You are clean, but you remember your addict mind. You radically accept that the relapse is not impossible. You enjoy your success, while still expecting urges so you're planning for when you're tempated.
Clear Mind
When using this skill, it is important that you assert your wishes and not allow others to bring up the past before you begin negotiating.
DEARMAN skill
These are behaviors that you may have which can signal that you're on your way to relapse.
Relapse Warning Signs