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SMART Recovery\u00ae Dictionary<\/h1>\n

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ABC<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nAn analytical tool used to identify and dispute irrational beliefs.
\nA = Activating Event
\nB = Beliefs
\nC= Consequences<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abstaining<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nA strategy for re-gaining independence from addictive behaviors<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acceptance<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nTo accept means to recognize that things are as they are, to not rage against the reality of the situation. It does not, however, mean that we will like it. It just means that we accept that reality “IS”.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anti-Awfulizing<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nA skill used to put things in realistic perspective.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ATW<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nAbsolute Thought Warning. These are words that we spot in our thoughts and beliefs. They are absolute demanding words. They are unachievable and unnecessary, and cause us distress. Look for: should, must, have to, can’t ought, all, need, always, never, awful, terrible, horrible.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Beliefs<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nThe rules, attitudes, and assumptions we hold about ourselves, others, and the world around us. The thoughts that express these beliefs.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CBA<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCost Benefit Analysis. A tool to determine motivational directions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cognitive Distortions<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n
\n

“Ways of seeing” that inhibit change.<\/span><\/p>\n

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DIBs<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nDisputing Irrational Beliefs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DISARM<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nDestructive Images and Self-talk Awareness and Refusal Method<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disputation<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nThe process in which we consider if what we are choosing to believe is rational or irrational. Some questions to ask yourself while disputing irrational beliefs:
\nCan I rationally support this belief? (rationally = logically)
\nWhat evidence exists for the truth or falseness of this belief?
\nWhat are the worst things that could actually happen to me if I don’t get what I think I must ( or I do get what I think I must not get)?
\nWhat good things could I make happen if I don’t get what i think I must ( or do get what I think I must not get)?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exchanging Words<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nA process of speaking and thinking more accurately and realistically about ourselves, others, and the world around us.
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iB<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nIrrational Belief<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LFT<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nLow Frustration Tolerance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PPP<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nPatience, Practice and Persistence.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rB<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nRational Belief<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rational<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nThat which is logical, flexible, and promotes your personnally chosen goals and best interests.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
REBT<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nRational Emotive Behavioral Therapy is the science of learning to recognize how our “Beliefs” (both rational (logical) and irrational (illogical and rigid) directly effect our “Emotions” and how we “Behave.” Learning how to alter an undesired outcome by learning how to create an effective new feeling and behavior by changing our beliefs through “Disputation” is the goal of REBT which has been scientifically proven to be a very effective method of dealing with addiction among other things.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
REI<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nRational Emotive Imagery. A technique of visualization of events to experience and practice emotions and behaviors.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SMART<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nSelf-Management and Recovery Training<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stages of Change<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nA Scientific Description of the Natural Process of Human Change<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UOA<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nUnconditional Other Acceptance. This would include life’s events ( reality ) as well.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USA<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nUnconditional Self Acceptance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VACI<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nVital Absorbing Creative Interest<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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