Life's Education:
Breaking the pattern of repeated mistakes
INTRO – As a group briefly discuss the above quote as
a form of introduction to this topic. Then answer the following two questions:
1. Why is it so important to learn from our mistakes? (What happens when we
do not learn from them?)
2. How is learning from past mistakes essential to recovery and progress
with substance use and mental health issues?
Next, discuss some lessons that members in the
group have learned. Provide some true examples of life lessons learned from
personal experiences in these areas listed below. Take turns sharing group
wisdom by going around the group, allowing group members to speak on this topic.
You do not have to go in order, so group members can share on any topic below when
it is their turn:
·
Relationships (Example:
“If they start lying when you first meet them then it only gets worse from
there)
·
Feelings/Emotions
·
Habits
·
Attitude
·
Work/School
·
Friends
·
Social Situations/Gatherings
·
Communication
·
Health/Exercise
·
Time
·
Money
·
Family
·
Raising Kids
·
Love
Closing Discussion: How
to Stop Repeating Mistakes. Discuss the following:
Things that don’t work too well
Vowing and Promising – “I will never ever do it again” These types of promises may feel good but alone are not enough
All or Nothing Thinking – Thinking that you will make one decision and change drastically is nice if you can do it, but most change doesn’t work that way
Things that work
Strategizing and Planning – You’ll get farther with avoiding repeating mistakes by doing what you can to avoid following the same path toward that mistake
Allow for Gradual Change and Minimize Harm Along the Way – Most lasting change happens over time. Give yourself the time you need and if you are struggling make safety a priority
What is one thing from today that you want to change
and how are you going to do that?
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