Lesson 8: Managing Internal Causes Of Relapse - Slide  9

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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

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