Pure Desire Podcast 153 - Recovery Tools: FASTER Scale
Jun 9, 2020
Ashley Jameson, a regular contributor to the community, offers profound insights on recovery and healing from betrayal. She revisits the FASTER Scale, a tool for self-awareness crucial in navigating unwanted behaviors. The discussion highlights its use across various life roles, including communication between couples and parenting. Ashley emphasizes spotting emotional triggers and practical safeguards for long-term recovery. The conversation cleverly mixes personal stories with actionable advice, making the FASTER Scale accessible for everyone seeking to improve their relationships.
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Behaviors Reflect Life Systems
- Relapse behaviors are outcomes of an entire life-system, not isolated choices.
- Changing the system of how you live prevents repeated relapse more than trying to stop single behaviors.
Ashley’s Personal Breakthrough
- Ashley used the FASTER Scale to spot exhaustion and other early signs that previously led to relapse.
- Seeing those stages helped her intervene before sliding back into old behaviors.
Treat It As An Emotional Thermometer
- Use the FASTER Scale as an emotional thermometer to normalize feelings and reduce shame.
- Tie physical sensations and tension to scale stages to find practical next steps.
