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"Should" Thinking

The source of most anger is a belief that something is not the way it...

Addiction

Addictions occur when your body or brain becomes dependent on a substance or...

Alliance

Rapport building statement. Develop a helping relationship. Sets foundation for...

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the important role of...

Committment

To choose to take action and/or believe in one's ability to change.

Confidentiality

It is important that everyone feel safe sharing their thoughts and feelings.

Emotional Release

To experience and express feelings about problems and solutions.

Expressive Writing

Expressive writing is personal writing.

Habit

A habit is something a person do over and over again until a routine is developed.

Helping Relationships

Seeking assistance from trusted friends, professionals, spiritual advisors, or significant others...

Hope

Change is a process, not an event. Help individuals by painting a picture of a crime-free future.

Importance

Journals serve as a roadmap for change helping students map out where they are today and...

Interactive Journaling

Interactive Journaling® is a structured and experiential writing process.

Motivational Interviewing

It is a client-centered, semi-directive method of engaging intrinsic motivation to change behavior.

Rational Self Analysis

A Rational Self-Analysis (RSA) is a tool you can use to check yourself to make sure the...

Relapse

To regress after partial recovery from illness.

Self-change

Encourage students to take ownership of the change process. We can’t make people change...

Self-efficacy

Tap into the individual’s belief in themselves and their ability to use the material to...

Self-talk

Self-talk is the running voice inside your head that gives constant commentary on what's happening.

Transtheoretical Model of Change

The transtheoretical model assesses an individual's readiness to act on healthier behavior.