What is your favorite tool and why? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

**Alera** · 06-04-2008, 09:38 AM

Many secular programs are made up of tools. I was thinking a thread listing our favorite tools might be helpful to all of us so I started one!

My favorite tool is still the CBA or Cost Benefit Analysis. I now use it for many things besides my addiction.

SMART Recovery® - CBA Four questions about my addiction

CBA worksheet in PDF form

bballdad · 06-04-2008, 10:52 AM

thank you Alera,thats a good tool
It is similar to a old ideas inventory I sometimes use.

GailJ · 06-11-2008, 04:24 AM

Just starting into smart recovery, I have been trying out the cba worksheet and now focusing on ABC while adjusting to being on meds again and waiting to see a counsellor.
I like the fact they have online meetings too for those of us who are no where near face to face meetings. I think they are excellent tools especially for us dual diagnosis individuals, the principals can be use to fight both urges, and anx/depression disorders. The REBT approach is amazing.

bugsworth · 06-11-2008, 04:30 AM

Great post Alera! I just started looking into Smart myself. I find its concepts very enlightening and am looking forward to learning more. Thanks for the links!

**Alera** · 06-12-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bballdad

thank you Alera,thats a good tool
It is similar to a old ideas inventory I sometimes use.

Yes, it is similar to that, isn't it? I find it helpful in so many ways in my life. Even decisions such as dealing with school issues are helped by that tool.

GailJ: I also find the online meetings helpful. Since the meetings are focused around the tools, being online is not such a hindrance as it would be if the meetings were more "people" focused like AA/NA. I have received so much help from those meetings.

Bugs, I think SMART might be a good fit for you after reading your other posts. Also, you can work both AA and SMART which is wonderful for people that prefer a multifaceted approach.

windysan · 06-12-2008, 11:56 AM

The fishing rod and reel.

Because sometimes happiness is on the other end of it.

bugsworth · 06-12-2008, 12:08 PM

Alera, I think SMART is a good fit for me...I like what I have been reading seems to be more my style! I see much benefit from the CBA worksheet.

ksplash5 · 06-12-2008, 12:23 PM

i'm glad i opened this thread....i've not looked into 'smart recovery'.

the worksheet is pretty neat and I going to take a look at the website

thanks

**Alera** · 06-13-2008, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by windysan

The fishing rod and reel.

Because sometimes happiness is on the other end of it.

A walk on the breakwater is where I find happiness. There are some wonderful fishermen there too.

LogCabin · 08-21-2008, 09:41 PM

Letting go of thoughts that are harmful is my favorite.

Bamboozle · 08-22-2008, 04:11 PM

The Three Stooges.

doorknob · 08-22-2008, 07:43 PM

This forum.. because it keeps my mind busy for long periods of time.

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Alera SR's SMART Goth Mod Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,833	What is your favorite tool and why? Many secular programs are made up of tools. I was thinking a thread listing our favorite tools might be helpful to all of us so I started one! My favorite tool is still the CBA or Cost Benefit Analysis. I now use it for many things besides my addiction. SMART Recovery® - CBA Four questions about my addiction CBA worksheet in PDF form
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bballdad Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N.C. Posts: 767	thank you Alera,thats a good tool It is similar to a old ideas inventory I sometimes use.
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GailJ Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 468	Just starting into smart recovery, I have been trying out the cba worksheet and now focusing on ABC while adjusting to being on meds again and waiting to see a counsellor. I like the fact they have online meetings too for those of us who are no where near face to face meetings. I think they are excellent tools especially for us dual diagnosis individuals, the principals can be use to fight both urges, and anx/depression disorders. The REBT approach is amazing.
	__________________ May Joy and Happiness Find You.

06-11-2008, 04:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
bugsworth Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 957	Great post Alera! I just started looking into Smart myself. I find its concepts very enlightening and am looking forward to learning more. Thanks for the links!
bugsworth Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 957

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bugsworth Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 957	Alera, I think SMART is a good fit for me...I like what I have been reading seems to be more my style! I see much benefit from the CBA worksheet.
bugsworth Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 957

06-12-2008, 11:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
windysan Large Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: La Posts: 2,699	The fishing rod and reel. Because sometimes happiness is on the other end of it.

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ksplash5 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 286	i'm glad i opened this thread....i've not looked into 'smart recovery'. the worksheet is pretty neat and I going to take a look at the website thanks
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LogCabin Seriously Fun! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California coast Posts: 415	Letting go of thoughts that are harmful is my favorite.
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08-22-2008, 04:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bamboozle Watch out...it'll fool ya! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: WV Posts: 236	The Three Stooges.

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doorknob Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davenport, WA Posts: 1,676	This forum.. because it keeps my mind busy for long periods of time.

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