State of Mind skills
What are the three states of mind?
Rational Mind, Emotional Mind, Wise Mind
What are the three WHAT skills?
Observing, Describing, Participating
What are the three HOW skills?
Non-judgmental, One-mindful, Effective
“You think: ‘I’m a failure.’” Is this:
A. Fact
B. Judgment
Judgment
Which state of mind is most connected to addiction?
Emotional Mind
Session 3:
Addiction is fueled by Emotional Mind
“You had a stressful day, got into an argument, and now feel like using.”
What state of mind are you in? What WHAT skill could you use? What HOW skill could you use? What would be the most effective action?
Example answers
Which state of mind is based only on facts, not feelings?
Rational Mind
What does observing mean?
Putting words to what you observe using facts
What does non-judgmental mean?
Not labeling things as good/bad
What skill is this? “You focus only on your breathing during stress.”
One-mindful
Why is observing important in recovery?
Helps notice triggers without reacting
“You notice your thoughts are racing and you say,
‘I’m feeling overwhelmed right now.’”
What TWO skills are you using?
Which state of mind is driven by feelings and impulses?
Emotional Mind
What is describing?
Putting words to what you observe using facts
👉 Pull from Session 4:
Describing avoids judgment and keeps thinking neutra
What does one-mindful mean?
Focusing on one thing at a time
“You say: ‘I didn’t follow through today.’”
Which skill is this?
Describing (fact-based)
Why is non-judgment important?
Reduces shame and relapse thinking
“You feel angry and want to walk out of group, but instead you stay, listen, and focus on what’s being said.”
What THREE skills are being used?
What is Wise Mind?
Balance between rational and emotional thinking
DAILY DOUBLE: What does participating mean?
Fully engaging in the moment
What does acting effectively mean?
Doing what works / aligns with goals
“You pause instead of reacting during anger.”
What skill is this?
Acting effectively
What does “One day at a time” relate to?
One-mindful
“You think: ‘They’re disrespecting me,’ and start getting more upset.”
“You feel angry and immediately want to react.”
Emotional Mind
“You notice your heart racing but don’t react to it.”
Which skill is this?
Observing
“You pause instead of reacting during anger.”
What skill is this?
Acting effectively
“You feel overwhelmed but choose to call support.”
Name ALL skills being used.
Why is acting effectively important in recovery?
Helps make decisions based on goals, not emotions
“You are having a craving, feel anxious, and your thoughts are telling you to use.”
What state of mind are you in? What WHAT skill should you use first? What HOW skill should you apply?