Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes 870 - 5 Questions for Enhancing Emotional Motivation _ Motivational Interviewing Activities
Sep 9, 2023
Discover how emotional motivation plays a crucial role in addiction and mental health treatment. The podcast discusses the link between addictive behaviors and emotional numbness, emphasizing the need to confront unpleasant emotions. Listeners learn about the cycle of triggers that can perpetuate negative feelings. The impact of these emotions on physical health, particularly the immune system, is also explored. Strategies for self-reflection and encouraging positive change towards emotional well-being are highlighted throughout.
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Explore Emotional Impact of Behaviors
- Reflect on how your new behavior will improve your emotional state with feelings like happiness, curiosity, or contentment.
- Consider how old behaviors caused negative emotions and seek alternative ways to achieve positive feelings without relapse.
Manage Discomfort During Change
- Prepare for discomfort and resistance during change, as motivation can waver and energy may feel low.
- Develop strategies to push through moments of reluctance and sustain the new behavior.
Cycles of Emotion and Addiction
- Addictive behaviors often numb unpleasant feelings or help individuals feel when emotionally numb.
- Negative emotions can trigger more negative emotions and weaken the immune system, highlighting the health impact of emotional states.