The SMART Tool Chest

A Tool	Description
ABC's	An analytical tool use to determine and dispute irrational beliefs. click for more
Abstaining	A strategy for re-gaining independence from addictive behaviors
Anti-"Awfulizing"	A technique for putting events into realistic perspectives.
Brainstorming	The group process of discussion and idea generation to seek fresh solutions to problems
CBA	Cost Benefit Analysis, a tool to determine motivational directions click for more
Cognitive Distortions	"The How's and Ways" that inhibit change
Coping Statements and Disputaions	Factual Realistic Statements EXAMPLES of Rational Coping Statements and Disputations
Core Beliefs	12 beliefs that inhibit change
DISARM	DISARM is a tool which exposes the self-talk and images which tell us to use as lies, excuses, and rationalizations Helps to diminish urges.
DIVERSION	Divert
The Exchange Tool	A process of speaking and thinking more accurately and realistically about ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Role Playing	A form of "Rehersal". It is a way of practicing through simulation a new behavior in place of an unwanted behavior.
STOP THOUGHT	Stop Thought