Managing Criticism
Being able to receive feedback can likely reduce this, which can lead to slips to substance use.
What are conflicts?
Saying this to someone who offers you a substance to use is really enough to show refusal to use.
What is saying 'no'?
These inform or determine our behavior.
What are thoughts?
This refers to being open-minded and having a willingness to receive more information.
What is acceptance?
A person who employs this style of communication may act out of their aggressive feelings in an indirect or subtle way.
"What is the passive-aggressive style of communication?"
This kind of listening involves restating and clarifying what someone has said to you in order to better understand their ideas
What is reflective?
Neither lapse or relapse never have to be viewed as this.
What is a failure?
These kind of thoughts lead to self-defeat, low self-esteem, depression, and anger.
What are maladaptive thoughts?
Acceptance gives you this from preconceived ideas.
What is freedom?
Seeking to understand the other person's perspective is one of the features of this use of style of communication?
What is the assertive style of communication?
Perception does not necessarily equal this.
What is reality?
Eric has gone three days without using alcohol. On the third day he slipped. This is an example of what?
What is a lapse?
Essentially, the first step to managing maladaptive thoughts is to do this to them.
What is notice them?
Addiction is a brain disorder and not simply a matter of this?
Using these allows you to focus on your perspective, understanding, and needs, but acknowledge the other person's viewpoint as well.
What is 'I' statements?
Saying this when you receive feedback is a way to demonstrate humility and indicate that you own the criticism.
What is "thank you"?
James had a few slips of using alcohol this week, which has led him to a return to his previous pattern of using. This is an example of what?
What is a relapse?
The fight, flight, or freeze part of the brain.
What is the Amygdala?
Acceptance includes not trying to do this by determining whether something is good or bad.
What is judge?
This can be used as being sure of yourself and/or what you want or need and depending on the cultural context, can be seen as a sign of respect or disrespect.
What is eye contact?
Avoiding this shows that you want to listen and understand the other person's perspective.
What is interrupting?
This is one way to prepare for a situation by acting as if it is actually happening.
What is role playing?
After recognizing a maladaptive thought, the next step is to begin to form and use these to help manage their thoughts.
What are strategies?
Our three videos on acceptance, invited us to accept ourselves, others, and what?
What is life?
DAILY DOUBLE
Aggressive