Stages of Change
Cora is weighing the pros and cons of her stimulant use, thus, she is in this stage of change.
What is the contemplation stage of change?
James has racing thoughts, this practice can help him center his thoughts on the present which can help him think more clearly.
What is meditation?
Before Leslie gets up in morning, she checks her phone without a second thought about it. This is an example of what?
What are habits?
People, places, or things can be this.
What is a trigger?
All attempts at changing behaviors starts with these even if they are small.
"What are steps?"
Jackson is in denial of his alcohol addiction, which means he is in this stage of change.
What is the precontemplation stage of change?
This is the ability to recognize your own feelings, behaviors, and characteristics.
What is self-awareness?
In Tolkien's writings, Hobbits are usually known as these.
What are halflings?
Having one of these can definitely be a source of support in your recovery.
What is a battle buddy or sponsor?
Often people will focus on this and forget about the steps to arrive there.
"What is the goal or end results?"
Joel has made goals and plans to reach his goals for recovery from his opioid use disorder. He is in this stage of change.
What is the preparation stage of change?
Emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial.
What is the Eight Dimensions of Wellness?
This renowned author gave us Bilbo Baggins.
Who is J. R. R. Tolkien?
When you get cravings, doing another activity allows your mind to this?
What is become distracted?
Don't just acknowledge your successes but do this to them.
"What is reward?"
Everyone will go through the stages of change as they are attempting to change this.
What is behavior?
Terri wanted to become more aware of the physical sensations within the various parts of her body, so she practiced this activity.
"What is a body scan?"
This is the main continent where all of Tolken's fantasy stories occur.
What is middle-earth?
Do this when you know that getting into a situation may lead to using.
"What is avoid or leave?"
These do not have to be big in order to celebrate.
"What are accomplishments?"
This is technically not a stage of change, but is a could happen in the recovery journey.
What is a relapse?
This practice of mindfulness allows you to focus on the rise and fall of your abdomen.
What is mindfulness of breathing?
DAILY DOUBLE
When experiencing a trigger, craving, or urge, taking this can be the difference between using and refusing.
What is a stop or pause?
Behaviors that are rewarded are most likely to do this.
What is occur again?