Stages of Change
What is the "I don't have a problem" stage
Pre-Contemplative
List some of your red/green flags
Examples of red flags can be dishonesty, lack of manners, and boundaries. Green can be trust and support.
What are triggers?
Triggers are instances that initiate a craving for use.
Signs of a secure attachment
Clear communication, respect, boundaries, and distress tolerance
Define Financial Literacy
Is the comprehension of budgeting, investing, and personal impact on finances.
What is the third stage in the stages of change?
Preparation/Determination
How do we practice effective communication?
Clearly stating expectations and needs without emotional monitoring or escalation.
Why do we make relapse prevention plans?
To assist us when we are emotionally activated or feeling triggered
What are the 4 attachment styles?
Secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized
Why is self-esteem important?
It can impact the value you believe yourself to have and what you will or won't accept.
What are some factors that motivate someone to change?
Information, lifestyle, needs, and internal investment
What does boundary setting look like?
Setting expectations and acceptable behaviors for yourself and not others.
How do we hold ourselves accountable?
Being honest with triggers, setting boundaries, and knowing what preventative measures.
What attachment style would have a fear of abandonment?
Anxious
Examples of risky behaviors:
Substance use, illegal activity, extreme sports
What is the difference between action and maintenance?
How integrated the behavior/change is in your life?
Why are relationships important?
Relationships provide emotional support and community.
True or False: A relapse prevention plan is a living document.
True.
How do you remedy an unproductive attachment style?
Building trust, setting boundaries, going to therapy, get needs met
What are the 4 horsemen of the relationship apocalypse?
Critisim, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling
What is the controversial final stage of change?
Relapse
How can substance abuse impact romantic relationships?
Substance abuse can impact relationships by causing aggitation, dishonesty, and taking over as the focus of the relationship
Describe one thing you're proud of in your relapse prevention plan.
Examples: Boundaries, triggers, and new additions.
Which attachment style has the highest avoidance and highest anxiety levels?
Disorganized
What does it mean to be stigmatized?
To be viewed with disapproval or distain