Pure Desire Podcast 153 - Recovery Tools: FASTER Scale
Jun 9, 2020
Ashley Jameson, a regular contributor to the community, offers profound insights on recovery and healing from betrayal. She revisits the FASTER Scale, a tool for self-awareness crucial in navigating unwanted behaviors. The discussion highlights its use across various life roles, including communication between couples and parenting. Ashley emphasizes spotting emotional triggers and practical safeguards for long-term recovery. The conversation cleverly mixes personal stories with actionable advice, making the FASTER Scale accessible for everyone seeking to improve their relationships.
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FASTER Scale Defined
- The FASTER Scale is an emotional and behavioral awareness grid (Forgetting priorities, Anxiety, Speeding up, Ticked off, Exhausted, Relapse).
- Recognizing stages early gives power to change patterns before a relapse occurs.
Highlight Behaviors, Not Feelings
- Use the scale objectively: highlight behaviors or thoughts that match each stage instead of relying on uncertain feelings.
- Then make a plan from the highlighted items to prevent further descent down the scale.
Behaviors Reflect Life Systems
- Relapse behaviors are outcomes of an entire life-system, not isolated choices.
- Changing the system of how you live prevents repeated relapse more than trying to stop single behaviors.
