Thinking Errors
"I am perfect or a complete failure, and so is everyone else."
All or Nothing
Support System
What are the four types of communication styles?
Passive, Aggressive, Assertive, and Passive-Aggressive.
Misleading others by hiding the truth or telling half-truths. Disclosing parts of the story, not complete story.
Lying by omission
When our issues are clear to others, but we can't see them.
Denial
"I feel it so it has got to be true".
Emotional Reasoning
A place to discuss your triggers with people that have experienced similar feelings.
Support Group Meetings
Aggressive
Instead of denial, this is when you try to make your behavior seem less significant than it is.
Minimize
A plan that lists the following: goals for future, tasks to assist with achieving goal, who will support you, and who you can reach out for additional help.
Transition Plan
"I am certain of their thoughts and motivations. I don't need to consider other possibilities".
Mind Reading
Find something else to turn your mind away from use.
Thought-stopping, distraction, etc.
Compliant, submissive and talks very little. Puts self down and avoids eye contact with others.
Passive
Making a mountain out of a molehill; justifying your behavior or diverting attention away from your own issues.
Magnifying
Relapse Prevention Plan
Thinking things are bigger or smaller than they are.
Magnification/Minimization
Remind yourself that you are not alone in experiencing triggers and although it's tough, you can avoid using.
Good level of confidence, less stress, recognize other's ability to be heard but you are not taken for granted or violating your own boundaries.
Talking nonstop without revealing any relevant information
Being deliberately vague
Triggers are:
People, places, things that will affect your recovery.
Thinking you can read people's minds or know the future.
Jumping to Conclusions
Speaking with a mental health professional about your depression, anxiety, etc.
Mental Health Counseling
Which communication style is the BEST to use in your recovery and for successful communication.
Assertive
Trying to confuse others to get the upper hand. Keeping others confused is a way of maintaining your power.
Deliberately trying to confuse
Positive phrases or statements that we repeat to ourselves. Generally they are used to manifest goals, dreams, or experiences we desire.
Positive affirmations