S.M.A.R.T
What does the M stand for in Smart goals?
What questions are asked for these parts of your goal?
Measurable
What will you see, hear, and feel when you reach your goal?
What is the evidence that you have succeeded?
What are some common ways that substance use gets in the way of people living out their values?
Distracting from the value, Draining time and money away from the activity, creating conflict, giving up those values in order to engage in use more often.
Bonus, why is it important to know these?
True or False
A persons beliefs can change but their values can not.
False
What is tolerance and what is occurring when it happens?
It occurs due to the body getting used to certain amount of substances being present, and changing to this situation, along with stopping production of certain chemicals due to there constant presence.
What Does the A in SMART goals stand for?
What questions are asked for these parts of your goal?
Attainable
Is this goal acceptable to you?
Is it worth the effort, time, and other costs?
What are some ways you can handle cravings that DONT involve other people? (Or pets)
Distractions, Grounding, Meditations, journaling, Games, Eating, Any form of exercise or walks, Breathing techniques,
(+Many more)
What is the difference between Values and Beliefs?
Values are things that we hold important to ourselves.
Beliefs are based on interactions or events that we assume to be true for future similar scenarios.
This category of substances has the following effects on the brain:
Slow down in brain activity
Lack of coordination
Dizziness
Delayed behavioral development
Hallucinations
Delusions
Unconsciousness
Brain damage
Inhalants
How many residential treatment centers are in the US?
A - Less then 10,000
B - 10,000 to 20,000
C - 20,000 to 30,000
D - Over 30,000
C - 28,900
What Does the S in SMART goals stand for?
What questions are asked for these parts of your goal?
Specific
What exactly do you want to achieve?
What are some ways to build up a sober support network?
Getting a sponsor, contacting sober family and friends, joining AA or NA groups, engaging with other people attaining sobriety, join Non-SUD related groups, Engaging in therapy or other needed services,
(Any others you can think of?)
What are some ways to help identify what you value?
Ask yourself questions like: When were you the most fulfilled and satisfied? or - When were you the most proud?
These substances cause a sense of energy, alertness, talkativeness and well-being that users find pleasurable. While _____ initially cause your brain cells to release chemicals (norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine) that make you feel good, over time they can permanently impair your ability to feel pleasure without the substance.
Stimulants
What are the three aspects of the Minnesota model for treatment?
(you can ask for hints)
Abstinence, group work, and family involvement.
What Does the T in SMART goals stand for?
What questions are asked for these parts of your goal?
Timely
What is the timeline for this goal?
Is it realistic?
Is it flexible?
What is structure and why is it important for recovery?
Structure is a schedule, plans, or other things that keep you busy and engaged day to day.
"Idle hands are the devils tools" or another way to put it - Being bored, alone, and not engaged can lead to thoughts of using because "What else is their to do?"
Bonus - What are some ways to create structure in your life?
Name around 4 common self defeating beliefs people may hold?
See PowerPoint
This substance has the following effects on the body long-term:
On the body
Heart rate and rhythm disturbances
High blood pressure
Liver injuries: Fatty liver disease.
Kidney cell damage and kidney enlargement
Increased fluid accumulation in the lungs
Pancreas injuries: Inflammation & pancreatitis
Weight gain
Weight Loss
Alcohol
What Does the R in SMART goals stand for?
What questions are asked for these parts of your goal?
Relevant
Do you actually want to achieve this goal?
What are some at home activities that you can do to build up sober skills, support, or other Skills?
(An example, The goodbye letter for drugs)
Goodbye letter, Pros and cons of use, Use history and reasons, Cravings journal, Online worksheets, (like taking the escalator).
Why is it important to know your values in regards to addiction and sobriety?
Understanding how addiction may have effected your values, as well as what values you may be better able to pursue in sobriety, is important to decision making and reasoning when it comes to making goals.
What is the difference between opioids and opiates?
Opiates are natural and opioids are synthetic or semi-synthetic.