Exchange Vocabulary
Upset feelings are usually caused by the way we are thinking about the events in our lives, not by the events themselves. To change your… Read More »Exchange Vocabulary
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Understanding the Stages of Change
From Changing for Good by James Prochaska Stage #1Pre-Contemplation Unaware of problems associated with behavior. Certain that the positives of the behavior out- weigh the negative. Not… Read More »Understanding the Stages of Change
Anti-Awfulizing
So how awful IS awful? How terrible is TERRIBLE? It is helpful to put events into perspective, To ACTIVELY and FORCEFULLYexpand our focus to see… Read More »Anti-Awfulizing
Rational Versus Irrational
Three key questions to ask yourself about your beliefs. Here are three questions to test your beliefs to see if you’re thinking in a rational/helpful… Read More »Rational Versus Irrational
Relapse Prevention: Trigger Homework Sheet
What was the trigger? How were you feeling just before you felt like drinking or drugging? What were you telling yourself just before you started… Read More »Relapse Prevention: Trigger Homework Sheet
Relapse Prevention: Activities you may enjoy
CHORES AND USEFUL TASKS (such as Cleaning, Cooking, Dishwashing, Ironing, Sewing). EXERCISES (such as Jogging, Nautilus, Walking, Aerobic Dancing, Stretching or Aerobic Exercises, Shadow Boxing, Skipping Rope,… Read More »Relapse Prevention: Activities you may enjoy
Launching our first meeting
We’re happy to announce that the new Lakewood SMART Recovery has become a reality and the first meeting will be held on Sunday (July 12th 2020) at 8:30-9:30 PM.… Read More »Launching our first meeting