2004 | 52 pages | Table of contents | Download PDF
Like the other toolkits in the series, this resource uses the best information from the research field to guide you - in a friendly, plain-language style - through the process of understanding more about the impacts of problem alcohol or drug use behaviour and treatments.
It also includes tips, strategies and quizzes on becoming more active in the recovery process. The workbook provides a number of sections from Considering Change or to Dealing with Slips or Dealing with High-Risk Situations, as well as six other chapters that speak to readers wherever they may be on their path to reducing or eliminating their problem alcohol or other drug use - or supporting someone else to do so...[PDF]
Table of contents:
What is self-management?
Definitions of self-determination (along with questionnaires), willpower and self-determination
Story of self-determination, self-management and willpower
Physical effects of substance use and withdrawal
Assessing impact of use
Abstinence or reduced use
Quality of life assessment and goal setting
Psychological self-assessment
Professional assistance
Medication?
Development of motivation
Commitment to change
Written, verbal and witnessed
Support
Assessment, maintenance and development of support network
Social skills
Sharing with family and friends
Rewarding Change
What can act as rewards?
A reward plan
New activities
Relaxation skills
Problem-solving skills
Functional analysis
Community analysis
Rating activities
Dealing with high-risk situations
High-risk situations: clarification and planning
Coping with cravings
Impact of environment
Dealing with slips
Distinction between a slip and relapse
Back-on-track plan
Burger model
A clear plan
What?
Why?
How?
When?
Self-monitoring
Self-monitoring form
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