Stages of Change
In this stage the recoveree is actively making a change
What is action
P.T.S.D.
What is post traumatic stress disorder?
_______ is the crutch to a crippled vocabulary
What is vulgarity?
Relapse
When a person with a past addiction starts engaging in their addictive behavior again
What is integration?
The 4th stage occurs 6 to 10 years in recovery when the person has practiced self-forgiveness
In this stage the recoveree has accepted they have a problem and intends to make a change
What is preparation
H.A.L.T.
What is hungry, angry, lonely, tired?
To be _______ is to be alive
What is aware?
Abstinence
What is stabilization"?
This occurs during the first year when the person is learning to ask for help
In this stage the person is considering a change but has yet to act
What is contemplation?
K.I.S.S.
What is keep it simple stupid?
The only constant thing is _______
What is change?
Active listening
The skill in which one focuses their attention on the subject while following and understanding the speaker using all their senses.
What is connectedness?
The 3rd stage occurs during years 3 to 5 when the person is making connections to a wide network of people in and out of recovery.
In this stage a person is still in denial and believes their behavior is under control
What is precontemplation?
F.E.A.R.
What is face everything and recover?
It's better to _______ than be understood.
What is understand?
Empathy
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
What is deepening?
This stage occurs during the 2nd year in which the person goes through emotional detox
In this stage the person sustains and strengthens changes addressing specific behavior
What is maintenance?
S.T.O.P.
You can't keep it unless______
Stigma
The disapproval of, or discrimination against, an individual or group of people
What is fulfillment?
The 5th stage occurs with 10 or more years when the person has discovered and followed through on life's purpose.