Stages of Change
Name the first stage of change.
What is pre-contemplation
Name a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant.
What is Methamphetamine, Amphetamines, MDMA, Crack/Cocaine, Caffeine, Nicotine
Can coping skills be unhealthy?
What is yes.
Punching a person crosses what type of boundary?
What is a physical boundary.
What is the most neglected self-care activity during active substance abuse?
What is physical/oral hygiene.
In which stage does a person feel most confident in, but can also feel the most complacent in?
What is the maintenance stage of change.
A "substance of abuse" is anything that is ________ and _______ altering.
What is mind and mood.
Which coping skill doesn't involve talking, but involves a lot of words?
What is journaling/writing
When is the best time to begin a discussion about boundaries in a relationship?
Name self-care practices that involve eating.
What is mindful eating, seeing a nutritionist, indulging in your favorite foods, treating yourself to your favorite food, using it as a reward (unless dieting).
Which stage of change doesn't always happen?
What is relapse.
What is a withdrawal symptom that is shared by alcohol and opiate withdrawal.
What is hand tremors, body shakes, nausea, vomiting.
Which coping skill typically involves mindfulness with some sort of music, voice, or mantra?
What is meditation.
What is the best form of communication when someone has crossed your boundary?
What is assertive verbal communication.
What is "I statements"
What is a form of self-care that is difficult for adults? (Usually later in the day)
What is sleep hygiene.
Which stage of change do these strategies work best in: Reward your successes and Seek out social support.
What is the action stage of change?
What is a substance made in a lab called?
What is synthetic.
Which type of coping skill is most helpful for impulsive behaviors?
Thought-stopping techniques
When is it okay to "ghost" someone?
If the person is abusive.
If communication with the person is going to be more harmful/hurtful to either party.
What is a form of self-care that includes consistent re-evaluation?
What is goal setting and prioritizing.
Which stage of change do people usually stay in the longest?
What is contemplation.
Which substances are most likely to be associated diseases caused by blood born pathogens?
What is anything injectable: Heroin/Fentanyl, Cocaine, PCP, Methamphetamine
What coping skill takes the shortest amount of time to put into practice?
What is breathwork.
Name each type of boundary.
What is physical, emotional, sexual, financial, mental.
When should someone practice self-care?
What is everyday.