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What is leave a bad scene?
When things go wrong, get out!
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What is List your options?
In any situation , you have choices.
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What is Replay the Scene?
Review a negative event: What can you differently next time?
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What is replace destructive activities?
Eat Candy instead of getting high.
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What is Create positive addictions?
Ex. Sports, hobies, AA
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What is Honesty?
Secrets and lying are at the core of PTSD and substance abuse.
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What is Seek Understanding, not blame?
Listen to your behavior; blaming prevents growth.
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What is Set an Action Plan?
Be specific, set a deadline, and let others know about it.
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What is Focus on Now?
Do what you can to make today better; don't get overwhelmed by the past or future.
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What is Actions first, and feelings will follow?
Don't wait until you feel motivated; just start now.
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What is Choose Self-Respect?
Choose whatever will make you like yourself tomorrow.
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What is Avoid avoidable suffering?
Prevent bad situations in advance.
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What is Think of the Consequences?
REally see the impact for tomorrow, next week, next year.
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What is Let Go of Destructive relationships?
If it can't be fixed, detach.
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What is Fight the Trigger?
Take an active approach to protect yourself.
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What is Set a Boundary?
Say "no" to protect yourself.
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What is Watch for Danger signs?
Face a problem before it becomes huge; notice red flags.
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What is Trust the Process?
Just keep moving forward; the only way out is through.
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What is Tolerate the Feeling?
No Feeling is Final; just get through it safely.
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What is Do The Right Thing?
Do what you know will help you, even if you don't like it.
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What is When in doubt, do what's hardest?
The most difficult path is invariably the right one.
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What is Move Toward Your Opposite?
For example, if you are too dependent, try being more independent.
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What is Expect Growth To Feel Uncomfortable?
If it feels awkward or difficult, you're doing it right.
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What is when in Doubt, don't?
If you suspect danger, stay away.
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What is Notice What you Can control?
List the aspects of your life you do control.
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What are the Stages of Healing?
Safety, Mourning, Reconnection
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