Understanding & Engaging Change
Using Cognitive-behavior approach to learning change.
What Is Our Approach In DWC Therapy?
Expecting the worst; self-putdowns and self-blame;Expect yourself & others to be perfect; Jumping to conclusions; Castastrophizing, Magnifying
What are some Errors in Thinking?
Mental-Behavior Impaired Control Cycle; Mental-Physical Impaired Control Cycle.
What are the 2 Important Impaired Control Pathways to AOD Problem Outcomes?
Loss of verbal control; Irresponsible behavior to community; Disturbs heart rate, sweats, panic; Break the law; Physical/psychological dependence etc.
What are some consequences & symptoms of Alcohol use? Ex: Beer Wine Spirits
I have a taste for something sweet some chocolate, candy bar, a glass of soda, slice of pie!
What is a craving?
Describe your family; childhood adult years; DWI behavior; your history of AOD use; Describe your future.
What is an Autobiography?
Notice the negative thinking; tell yourself that your negative thinking is irrational, foolish not sensible
What are steps to change negative thinking?
Drugs that speed up up and drugs that slow you down
What are system enhances and system suppressors?
Mental confusion; distorts reality; impairs short-term memory; increases heart rate; causes suspicious distrust; Increases risk of lung diseases
What are consequences and symptoms of Cannibus use i.e., Marijuana and Hash?
Getting control of the craving by bearing the discomfort; It will go away with time.
What is Toughing it tutor "urge surfing"?
Describe how we would change our responses to an Event
What is a Re-thinking Report
Allow yourself to think a negative thought. Then tell yourself to STOP the thought
What is Thought Stopping?
Anyone who has had a problem from AOD use including those who have received a DWI
What is a drinking or other drug use problem?
Rapid heartbeat, breathing; Nausea, vomiting; Weight loss; Impairs social functioning; muscle weakness; depression, fatigue, agitation, oversleeping...
What are consequences and symptoms of Stimulant use i.e., Cocaine, Metamphetamine, Amphetamines, Ecstasy (MDA)?
I'm just going to eat and drink and have a good time. It looks like everyone else is. What is it going to hurt?
What is a urge?
Memories; The Here-And-Now; and Our Dreams
What is our Mental Life?
Pick a target negative thought. Every time you have that thought, replace it with a positive thought.
What is Positive Thought Planting?
When use becomes a habit pattern.
What is the first step in developing AOD problem Outcomes?
You choose to continue to drink but are committing yourself to a non-harmful pattern of use.
What is Personal Commitment Goal #1
Being around others using; memories about the fun and good times of using; being with people who are drinking or using; desire for drinking environment - bar, parties.
What can trigger cravings and urges?
Event, Immediate Thought, Feelings, Attitude/Belief, Outcome.
What is a Cognitive-Behavioral Map/Thinking Report?
Arm yourself with positive thoughts. It's having the thought and action there ready to use.
What is Positive Though Arming?
Impaired Control Cycle & Mental-Physical Control Cycle
What are addiction Cycles?
To live alcohol and drug free
What is Personal Commitment Goal #2?
Describe the Event; Your Thoughts; Your Feelings; Your Attitudes and Beliefs; The Outcome.
What is Thinking Report/Cognitive Behavior Map?