Stages of Change
People in this stage may wish to change, but for the immediate future have no plans to do so.
Precontemplation
A return to a state of illness after a period of being healthy, “disease-free,” without symptoms, or in a state of remission.
Relapse
The act of focusing on the present moment.
Mindfulness
This occurs when a person really believes he/she needs the drug.
psychological dependence
Anxiety
People in this stage are getting ready to take action. They are more decisive, confident and committed; they’re developing a plan and may have already taken small steps.
Preparation
Refraining from further drug use.
Abstinence
What does the T stand for in the TIPP skill?
Temperature
Taking too much of a medicine according to the directions.
drug misuse/abuse
A breathing technique that mimics this shape.
Box Breathing
Individuals in this stage have managed to stay in Action mode for at least six months.
Maintenance
The effort to prove that our behaviors are valid or reasonable (examples include celebrations, boredom or "I've been clean long enough to do it just once."
Justification
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
This is the process of giving up the use of a drug that the body is addicted to.
Withdrawl
What is it called when you have a mental health and substance diagnosis?
Co-occurring disorder
People in this stage are thinking about taking action, but aren’t quite ready or don’t know how to get started.
Contemplation
The acronym H.A.L.T stands for:
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
What is the acronym called for when you are making a request or asking for what you want?
DEAR MAN
•When the body adjusts to a drug and needs more to produce the desired effects.
tolerance
A negative belief or stereotype about mental illness/substance use.
Stigma
Beyond just thinking about it or preparing to act, a person in this phase has actually begun doing something (or a lot of things) differently, and may be experimenting with expanding his or her efforts.
Action
To hold on to the possibility of returning to the behavior if necessary, or under the "right" circumstances (ex. keeping old contact phone numbers)
Reservations
What are the 3 states of mind called?
Emotional, Rational, Wise Mind
This occurs when a person has a chemical need for the drug and needs it to function.
physical dependence
This mental health term means the ability to bounce back after hard things happen.
Resilience