Addiction Recovery Skills Workbook by Glasner-Edwards, Suzette -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Contents Foreword Introduction

Who This Book Can Help Putting the Techniques into Practice The Power of 12-Step Programs How to Use This Workbook

Part 1: Understanding Addictive Behaviors

Chapter 1: How Addiction Happens

How Is Addiction Diagnosed? How and Where to Seek Professional Help

What Makes You Vulnerable

Wrap-up

Chapter 2: Addiction Is a Brain Disease

The Mind on Drugs Is Not Rational

How Drugs Act in the Brain How Addictive Behavior Is Learned Retraining the Brain

How Treatment Works

Medications The Brain Heals; So Do You

Wrap-up

Part 2: Overcoming Addictive Behaviors

Chapter 3: Step 1: Strengthen Your Motivation and Commit to Change

How We Change Ambivalence: It’s Normal in Recovery Boosting Your Motivation Wrap-up

Chapter 4: Step 2: Set Yourself Up to Succeed

Get Rid of “Stuff” That Helps You Drink Or Use Become Aware of Seemingly Irrelevant Decisions Exercise Promotes Addiction Recovery Taking Stock of Your Social Support Network Setting Limits: Assertive Communication

Listen Carefully Ask for What You Need

Saying No to Offers of Alcohol or Drugs Expanding Your Social Network

A Word on Mutual Self-Help Programs

Wrap-up

Chapter 5: Step 3: Become a “Self Expert”

Triggers and Urges The Role of Thoughts in Relapse Distorted Thoughts—Learn to Catch Them!

Red Flag Thoughts Mistakes in Thinking

Black-or-White Thinking Discounting the Positive Jumping to Conclusions Taking Your Feelings Too Seriously Self-Blame Labeling Yourself

The Spiraling Lapse Cravings CBT Self-Monitoring Skills Wrap-up

Chapter 6: Step 4: Respond to Cognitive Distortions

Outsmarting Your Addicted Brain

Thought Challenging

Superficial Truths: Watch Out for Them! Responding to the Most Common Thought Errors Thinking vs. Doing

Surf the Urge Distract Yourself Delay the Decision Keep a Schedule

Planning for High-Risk Situations Wrap-up

Chapter 7: Step 5: Become Mindful

What Is Mindfulness? Why Mindfulness? Getting Started: Being Present Living Mindfully Breathing Mindfully Putting It All Together: Using Mindfulness for Addiction Recovery Acceptance Compassion and Kindness Wrap-up

Chapter 8: Step 6: Rediscover Rewards

The Role of Rewards in Addiction and Recovery Behavioral Activation in Addiction Recovery

Bringing Pleasure into Recovery Pleasant Activities vs. Risky Situations Balancing “Should Dos” with “Want Tos” When Things Get in the Way

Obstacles to Pleasant Activities:

Wrap-up

Chapter 9: Step 7: Conquer Challenging Emotions

Managing Your Mood

Know Your Negative Emotional Triggers Mood Monitoring

Depression Symptoms

Cognitive Distortions That Lead to Depression and Anxiety Anxiety Monitoring Challenging Negative Thoughts Managing Anger

Give It a Beat

Coping with Negative Emotions Revisit Your Motivation

Wrap-up

Chapter 10: Your Personalized Recovery Plan

Staying One Step Ahead of a Relapse Signs of Trouble Put a Stop to the Slip Your Personalized Relapse Prevention Plan Wrap-up

Acknowledgments Resources References

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