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Guiding Star Point One: Set GOAL Activity 1.3
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Guiding Star Point one: Set Goals
Before and after
panic attacks
Before:
What was I thinking about?
How did I react to my thoughts?
Where was I?
What was I eating?
Who was I with?
After:
What else can I think about?
How is my breath?
How long did it take me to
return to normal?
Introspection:
Looking at yourself and recognizing
the things that may trigger you, what
happens when you are triggered, and
what happens after you are triggered
can be very helpful. It allows you to
understand what to avoid and what
to do once the trigger has occurred.
One very good resource for this is the
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).
Being able to recognize when you
may be in crisis and having a plan
set to deal with it can work wonders
for your mental health and overall
well-being. This ability to look
internally and place yourself in the
“then,” “now,” and “tomorrow” allows
you to be grounded and learn how
to make progress to a better you.
Editorial Board Notes
Contributed by: Joshua Calarino
These “focus areas” might include:
l Housing: A safe and comfortable place to live
l Employment: Satisfying work (and whatever education/training it takes to get that work)
l Transportation: Reliable, affordable ways to get around
l Community: Friends, loved ones, and people or organizations to help you when you need it
l Health: Good insurance, the right providers (doctors, dentists, therapists), a wellness plan,
and knowledge about how and where to get services in your area
l Things that give your life meaning and fulfillment: For some people this can include pursuing
creative arts (such as poetry or dance), practicing a religious faith, working for a cause, or doing
service for others.
Jot down a few words or phrases that describe any ideas that come to mind. You may not be able to
imagine the whole picture. That’s OK. However, starting to imagine
your everyday life can help you set long term goals. It can also help
The Big Picture
you speak your truth to the people around you. That will be very
Leisure
Housing
Employment
important as you look for help in systems.
Transportation
Community
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Health
Purpose
Other
See Activity 1.3, The Big Picture
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Guiding Star Point One Review
Your #1 Transition Job Description is to learn and do what it takes to live the life
you want. If that future seems uncertain, you can change the conversation about
your future. Doing that helps you move forward (from where you stand right now),
one step at a time. One way to start this process is to:
1. Make a list of your strengths, because your strengths plus the services and
supports you will find will lead to solutions to your concerns. Services and
supports are things such as treatments, benefits, training, housing vouchers,
counseling, etc., that may help you live the life you want.
2. Make a list of concerns that affect different parts of your life.
3. Begin thinking about “The Big Picture” of the everyday life you want to live.
4. Begin talking to others about those strengths and concerns to find out what
services and supports you might need.
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