Dr. Kevin Polk

We got to playing with a new matrix in the substance abuse program today. Enjoy

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Kevin

Hi Folks,

I’m taking another swing at integrating primary care with what is know as the “Recovery” model. The basic idea is that patients recover into fully functioning lives. The trouble is to get the idea to take hold in the primary care setting.

The VERP (yes, looks almost just like the matrix) is a simple, one-page document that can be shown to anyone, including Primary Care Providers (PCPs). I figure it can be put up as posters, handed to them, etc.

Note that in this form the matrix does not necessarily lead to ACT. You can use this form with any therapy, physical or mental.

Let me know what you think.

As usual, I’m evolving this. I’m not even stuck on the name. I sort of liked VERP because it rhymes with Urp, but that’s just me.

I’m doing a webinar on this topic. Check it out at:

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=455lm4iab&oeidk=a07e92a9va8fa19653f

Take care,

Kevin

The Matrix with 4 Questions

Where would you sort Compassion onto the matrix?

Inspired by Dennis Tirch and others, I’ve been working a lot with Compassion lately. So I got to wondering, “Where would folks sort ‘compassion’ onto the matrix?” So you might look at the diagram above and notice the four quadrants.

1. Lower right: Who and what are important to you?

2. Lower left: What shows up and gets in the way? (like fear)

3. Upper left: What behaviors do you do to move away from stuff like fear?
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