Affirmations are words, sentences, or phrases that can be given to residents to aid in self-concept. Self-Talk is the language that we use toward ourselves. Addicts generally have a very poor self concept. When the residents are exploring themselves in groups and tutorials, they tend to find many negative and self defeating beliefs. The following is a list of sample Affirmations that can be given as a supplement to ITP objectives, homework assignment for tutorial processing, post-marathon processing prescription.

AFFIRMATIONS

Just for today I will respect my own and other's boundaries.

Just for today I will be vulnerable with someone I trust.

Just for today I will take one compliment and hold it in my heart for more than just a fleeting moment, I will let it nurture me.

Just for today I will act in a way that I could admire in someone else.

I am a child of God

I am a precious person

I am a worthwhile person.

I am beautiful inside and outside.

I love myself unconditionally.

I have simple pleasures without feeling guilty.

I deserve to be loved by myself and by others.

I am loved because I deserve love.

I am a child of God and I deserve love, peace, prosperity and serenity.

I forgive myself for hurting myself and others.

I forgive myself for letting others hurt ale.

I forgive myself for accepting sin when I wanted love.

I am willing to accept love.

I am not alone, I am one with God and the universe.

I am whole and good.

I am capable of change.

The pain that I feel by remembering can't be any worse than the pain
felt by knowing and not remembering.