I'm a new Group Facilitator and some of my cts struggle with substance abuse. I'm struggling to find activities to keep my cts engaged and watching this video gives me a lot of ideas to work with! Thank you for sharing this exercise :)
Dr. Foster, I am so glad to have found your meditations because I work in a treatment center in the VA located in Hot Springs, SD. We do meditations every day and you are by far the favorite!
Sentence Stem: 1. I know my recovery is in trouble/strong when: Identify those feelings, thoughts, behavior that happen prior to your relapse. Think about what caused those feelings, thoughts and behavior. How can you protect that? What thoughts and behaviors will strengthen your recovery/sobriety?
Thank you. The metaphor of the minefield and building a map of it through introspection is something I will share with the clients in the SMART group I facilitate.
I am a counselor and I love you videos. Do you have any worksheets available to teach some of your ideas or can you recommend a book or website where I can find more on CBT for addiction? Thank you.
That's a difficult situation, Heather. I've been there. Depending on the situation, I would reach out to your support group (who know you and perhaps are familiar with your situation) or seek a counselor who you can visit on a regular basis.
@@DRKJFOSTER I'm glad that it does but none of the widely accepted tools for addiction recovery such as therapy, group meetings, AA, etc,, have ever worked for me. It is only when I decide enough is enough that I can remain sober.
It's identifying the people, places, things, emotions, situations that put you at high risk for relapse and learning how to navigate those high risk situations to prevent relapse.
A healthy mind and body do take a lot of conscious effort which Dr. KJ Foster has been able to demonstrate effortlessly. Very nice concept. Those who wish to practice what has been taught here should be aware that results may seem slow at first and only become noticeable after a while, which is why you must never give up. A workbook like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Worksheets for Substance Abuse by Portia Cruise can be a very handy companion to track your progress, stay motivated and avoid relapse.
Sounds exhausting. Why not just take all 12 steps and have the entire obsession removed? Mines, lol. I get tired just thinking about having to do recovery like that.
It's actually been very helpful for many, myself included. I've taken the Steps and they were very helpful, but the Steps are the end all and be all, and I needed more than just the 12 Steps to fully recover from my SUD and BPD. There are many individuals who have co-occurring disorders that do not respond well to the 12 Steps. It sounds like they worked for you and that is wonderful! I think the danger is the implication that the 12 Steps are the only way for people to get better. That's just not true.
Horses for courses.. everybody's individual, everybody's different.. what makes you tick is probably different to someone else.. if you're not suited to it then don't do it ✌️
Let me know what you think of the exercise and how it worked for you. Did you find this video helpful?
Very helpful ☺️
I listen to you everywhere… when I drive, on breaks… all of the time! Thank you!
Wow, thank you! I'm so glad to know you are enjoying them. Have a day and weekend, Carol!
Extremely helpful ..ty
You're welcome!
totally found this video valuable feelings, thoughts and behaviors
Hi Jesse. Glad to know you found it helpful!
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I am a psychology student and this was very helpful for me! thank you!
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I'm a new Group Facilitator and some of my cts struggle with substance abuse. I'm struggling to find activities to keep my cts engaged and watching this video gives me a lot of ideas to work with! Thank you for sharing this exercise :)
You're welcome. Glad you found it helpful ☺
Dr. Foster, I am so glad to have found your meditations because I work in a treatment center in the VA located in Hot Springs, SD. We do meditations every day and you are by far the favorite!
That's so nice to know that you are enjoying them 😊
Thank you. Very grateful to hear this exactly when I needed it. ❤️
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!
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You are amazing I love your all videos they are helping me lots keep up the good work you are doing
Thank you for the kind words, Manpreet. I am glad to know you are finding the videos helpful.
Thank you so much 🥰
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Thank you, short, very informative and great examples. I will watch this again and again. New subscriber.
Awesome, thank you!
Sentence Stem:
1. I know my recovery is in trouble/strong when:
Identify those feelings, thoughts, behavior that happen prior to your relapse. Think about what caused those feelings, thoughts and behavior.
How can you protect that? What thoughts and behaviors will strengthen your recovery/sobriety?
Yes, exactly. Thanks, Ashley.
great topic! thank you
Glad you enjoyed it, Chris.
Thank you. The metaphor of the minefield and building a map of it through introspection is something I will share with the clients in the SMART group I facilitate.
I've found it so helpful. Glad you will be able to pass it on.
Nice one.! I will refer it to a loved one.
Thanks. Glad you found it helpful.
God Bless You !
Thank you, Vinod.
Nicely explain will try with our clients🙂Thank you
Please do!
Thanks Doc
Thanks for watching, Pop!
What a great explanation with a good examples.👏👏
Thank you! 😃
I consider myself a food addicted. So that cognitive strategy is helping when craving.
Hi Publio - I'm glad you found it helpful.
Maybe I can have one. I know for a fact where that leads. Back down the rabbit hole.
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Awesome
Thanks, Pop!
Nice
Thanks
I am a counselor and I love you videos. Do you have any worksheets available to teach some of your ideas or can you recommend a book or website where I can find more on CBT for addiction? Thank you.
Hi Susan - I have a relapse prevention manual I can send you if you'd like. Just email me at kj@drkjfoster.org and I'll send you the pdf
@@DRKJFOSTER I agree! I just found this video today and I really liked it! Can I get the pdf also?
Could i please get that manual as well!?
How would you. Manoeuvre round a mine if it’s a family member that is controlling , and I don’t have a choice to avoid them , it’s impossible to
That's a difficult situation, Heather. I've been there. Depending on the situation, I would reach out to your support group (who know you and perhaps are familiar with your situation) or seek a counselor who you can visit on a regular basis.
@@DRKJFOSTER yes , true , but isn’t it just so damaging, I feel I’ve been damaged by their actions .
I can't believe this stuff actually works for people.
It does, Roy.
@@DRKJFOSTER I'm glad that it does but none of the widely accepted tools for addiction recovery such as therapy, group meetings, AA, etc,, have ever worked for me. It is only when I decide enough is enough that I can remain sober.
what is relapse prevention?
It's identifying the people, places, things, emotions, situations that put you at high risk for relapse and learning how to navigate those high risk situations to prevent relapse.
@@DRKJFOSTER mam for 5 years i have been addicted to adult content and i have recelty left it i still feel the urge to watch will this help me also?
A healthy mind and body do take a lot of conscious effort which Dr. KJ Foster has been able to demonstrate effortlessly. Very nice concept. Those who wish to practice what has been taught here should be aware that results may seem slow at first and only become noticeable after a while, which is why you must never give up. A workbook like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Worksheets for Substance Abuse by Portia Cruise can be a very handy companion to track your progress, stay motivated and avoid relapse.
Thank you for sharing this very beneficial information. I also recommend the workbook mentioned.
Sounds exhausting. Why not just take all 12 steps and have the entire obsession removed? Mines, lol. I get tired just thinking about having to do recovery like that.
It's actually been very helpful for many, myself included. I've taken the Steps and they were very helpful, but the Steps are the end all and be all, and I needed more than just the 12 Steps to fully recover from my SUD and BPD. There are many individuals who have co-occurring disorders that do not respond well to the 12 Steps. It sounds like they worked for you and that is wonderful! I think the danger is the implication that the 12 Steps are the only way for people to get better. That's just not true.
Horses for courses.. everybody's individual, everybody's different.. what makes you tick is probably different to someone else.. if you're not suited to it then don't do it ✌️
This is exhausting and it doesn’t work for a real alcoholic
Nice
Thanks