{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6859b1bdbd94a78be68e4e89/68be4426b306fbb41902b12f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"106 The Stages of Recovery Part 3, Preparation","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6859b1bdbd94a78be68e4e89/1759245337887-1ae32a81-700e-4c2f-bf8b-ceffb8dd564d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>You’ve found the spark of hope, but how do you turn that spark into a steady flame? This episode tackles Stage 3 of the recovery blueprint: Preparation. This is where you become the project manager of your own comeback. Host Jan Carter explains why your specialists treat the <em>parts</em> of you, but only <em>you</em> can build a holistic plan for the whole person. Learn the powerful science behind self-efficacy through the story of how a psychologist cured snake phobias, and get a comprehensive toolkit with practical, actionable strategies—from establishing a \"keystone habit\" to scheduling your recovery and engineering your environment for success.</p><p><br></p><h3>References and Further Reading</h3><p><strong>On Self-Efficacy, Locus of Control, and Patient Activation:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Albert Bandura &amp; Self-Efficacy:</strong> A good overview of this foundational theory can be found on the American Psychological Association (APA) website.</li><li><strong>Julian B. Rotter &amp; Locus of Control:</strong> Resources from Simply Psychology or other educational sites provide accessible summaries of Rotter's influential work.</li><li><strong>Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ):</strong> Search for \"Patient Activation Measure (PAM)\" and \"Shared Decision-Making\" to find resources on how patient engagement improves health outcomes.</li></ul><p><strong>On Habit Formation and Environmental Design:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>\"The Power of Habit\" by Charles Duhigg:</strong> The definitive book on the science of habit formation, including the concept of the \"Keystone Habit\".</li><li><strong>\"Atomic Habits\" by James Clear:</strong> An excellent practical guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones, with a focus on engineering your environment.</li><li><strong>Work of B.J. Fogg (Stanford University):</strong> His \"Tiny Habits\" model is a powerful framework for making new behaviors easy to start.</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Jan Carter"}