Lesson 8: Managing Internal Causes Of Relapse - Slide 9
Self-Efficacy Is Backed By Practice
- John practices using deep breathing, counting to ten or creative visualization when he experiences irritation to mild anger
- He continues reading about managing anger and creating new anger scenarios to mentally practice his skills
- He is extremely confident that if he does get very angry, he will be able to use these skills to decrease his anger instead of turning to drugs or alcohol
- John’s sense of self-efficacy is very high
- Self-efficacy is confidence backed by skills, knowledge, and preparation