Power Process Detach Why detach Attachments are addictions Slides: 7 Download presentation Power Process Detach Why detach? • Attachments are addictions • Attachments often cause us to perform poorly. • Attachments prevent us from exposure to new things. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 2 What is attachment? • We can be attached to emotions as well as thoughts. • You can recognize an attachment because of… – Strong emotions—feeling irritated, angry, jealous, confused… – Feelings of nervousness, weakness, or nausea Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 3 How do I detach? • Practice “observer consciousness” • Put your own circumstances into a larger perspective • Ask: “What’s the worst that could happen? ” • Use breathing and relaxation techniques Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 4 Some cautions when “detaching: ” • Giving up an addiction to getting an “A” is different from giving up being an “A” student • Detachment is different from denial • Being detached is not the same as being apathetic • Done properly, seeing problems as opportunities removes self-imposed barriers to creativity and personal growth. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 5 What if it’s true? • If I was to teach this Power Process I would… • If this is tested the most important points are. . • If I needed to remember this forever… Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 6 Keep looking for answers • Expand your consciousness • Improve concentration and focus Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 7 Antigentest åreDocker citrixFoundations of addictions counselingSupracultural model of addictionFoundations of addictions counselingSubstance use addictions and related behavioursHey bye byeThe real lesson 21