Stages of Change
I realize that there might be a problem, but I am not quite ready to stop drinking/using yet. What state of change is this?
Contemplation
It isn't my fault that I drink so much, my boss is always nagging at me. What type of denial is this?
Blaming
I am not going to go out this weekend because it will be a fiasco. It won't turn out good and I know I will regret it. What cognitive distortion is this?
Catastrophizing / Magnification
I got a craving last night, but I decided to watch a movie until it passed. What kind of coping skills is this?
Distraction
When you surrender to the idea that you are an addict and cannot control your drinking/use. What step is this?
Step 1
I am ready for change and I have made an appointment to see someone for help. What stage of change is this?
Action
That guy smokes a lot more weed than I do. He is way worse off than I am. What type of denial is this?
Comparing/Intellectualizing
I told my sister that she did a great job on all the decorating in her house, but I didn't care for the blue rug in the bathroom. She got upset with me and said I didn't like any of her new editions. What cognitive distortion is this?
Disqualifying the Positive / Mental Filtering
If I have a tough decision to make and I don't know how to make it. What coping skill can I use?
Calling Someone / Reaching out for advice
The only requirement to be a member of AA?
A desire to stop using.
In this stage of change, a person might still be drinking or using without knowing there is a problem.
Precontemplation
I worked all these years to get to where I am today. I deserve a break. I deserve to feel good if I want to. What type of denial is this?
Rationalizing
You took an awfully long time going to the store. You must have been drinking again. What cognitive distortion is this?
Jumping to conclusions (mind reading, fortune telling)
I took some time today to appreciate the beautiful landscaping outside my window at work. What coping skills is this?
Mindfulness
What are the concepts behind the steps called that are recommended ways to live by?
Principles
I started to look at websites of treatment centers that I might want to go to. I also looked at the AA meetings in my area, but I haven't gone yet.
Preparation
Your spouse asks, "Did you spend all your money on partying again?" Your response is, "How are you feeling today?" What type of denial is this?
Diverting
That guy cut me off a mile back. He must be a real jackass. What cognitive distortion is this?
Labeling
Comforting, soothing, validating, protecting, providing, and motivating are all forms of what type of coping skill?
Self-compassion
When looking inside ourselves and identifying things that need improvement. What step is this?
Step 4 - Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
What are the 6 stages of change?
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenence, Relapse
What is denial primarily motivated by?
Fear (of...Judgement, Feelings, Reality, Change)
Nothing ever goes my way! I might as well crawl into a hole. What cognitive distortion is this?
Overgeneralizing
Counting backward, using the 5 senses, and deep breathing are what kind of coping skills?
Grounding Techniques
God, I offer myself to thee - to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy power, Thy love, and Thy way of life. May I do Thy will always!
Third Step Prayer