The group develops practical skills and effective tools. Noticing how we shut out consequences (what we say to ourselves to go ahead and commit the crime or get high) provides us with a warning sign, an alarm that can tell us to slow down, and consider the consequences. Each person develops a potent reminder: a powerful image of negative consequences to call on when facing temptation. They explore the crucial tool of planning ahead, and discover the value of using positive consequences to motivate.
