Im doing it! Im making a change to reach my goal
what is ACTION
3 simple steps to changing habits
what is write down your plan
identify your triggers and replacement habits
focus on doing the replacement habits every time you are triggered for about 30 days
True or False- admitting that something is wrong is giving up on yourself.
FALSE. Admitting you are having problems is often very hard to do, and asking for help is a sign of strength and willingness to work through what you are experiencing.
Are you helping your friend if they come talk to you and you don't have any advice to give them?
Yes. By being open and letting them vent about what's going on, you are helping to alleviate their stress and get things off of their chest. You are not a professional (or maybe you are, who knows), and you can't expect to have all the answers. Sometimes just listening is all they need.
the basic human ability to be fully present and aware of where we are and what we are doing
What is Mindfulness?
It might not be too bad if I start dong things differently
What is CONTEMPLATION
you talk to yourself in your head all the time
what is self- talk
Name 3 places/people you can go to talk to if you are having a hard time or think you might have a mental health and or an addiction problem.
Alberta Health Services- Addiction and Mental Health, Personal Counselling or therapist, friend, support groups
all answers are right :)
give, do something nice for a friend or stranger
what is Acts of Kindness
the belief that you are loveable and valuable
What is self-worth?
GREAT! all I need to do now is keep it up!
what is MAINTENANCE
Name 3 coping strategies you know that can help reduce the negative impact of mental illness and addiction
What is exercise, nutrition, stress management, social support, counseling, medication, hobbies and more
focusing on minor achievements and accomplishments along the way help you to stay motivated
what is Celebrating small victories
letter, telephone, zoom, skype, email
what are ways to connect to supports
S-Specific
M- Measurable
A- Attainable/Achievable
R- Realistic
T- Time-Bound
What does S.M.A.R.T stand for?
I don't think I really need to change. Everything is fine......
what is PRE-CONTEMPLATION
social pressure, emotions, physical settings, thoughts or mental images, stressful meeting or life event, going out with friends
what is identifying your triggers
True of false- you need to know exactly what you're going to say and how you're going to say it before you talk to a counselor.
False. Counselors are there to listen to whatever is troubling you, and you can open up to them at a pace that you are comfortable with. Tip: if you feel like you might get nervous and freeze up, it often helps to write things down before your appointment. This also helps you to organize your thoughts and put things in perspective.
Name 3 things you can do to help yourself when struggling with mental health and or an addiction problem.
many answers
What are 4 types of communication?
what do I need in order to make this change happen?
what is PREPARATION
the smaller the better. habit change is difficult
what is starting small
Name 3 reason why people hesitate to get help
They don't want to "burden anyone else with their problems"
it is hard to talk about
it makes them feel vulnerable
fear of being judged
don't know who to tell, don't think the problem is "serious enough", asking for help is "giving up", no resources available
I feel_________when________because_____I want/need
What is the Assertiveness Formula?