Coping Skills
This coping skill involves slow, deep breaths to calm the body.
What is deep breathing?
A trigger is something that causes a person to experience cravings or emotional distress.
What is a trigger?
People who encourage and support recovery are part of this.
What is a support system?
Relapse is a return to this.
What is substance use or unhealthy behaviors?
True or False: Asking for help is a sign of weakness.
False! Asking for help is a sign of strength and an important part of recovery.
This grounding technique uses your five sense to help you stay present.
5-4-3-2-1 technique?
True or False: Triggers are the same for everyone.
What is False?
Name one thing you can find at Appalachian Wellness that supports recovery besides your counselor.
What is peers, groups, support, encouragement, resources, coffee, or community?
True or False: A lapse and a relapse are exactly the same.
What is False?
Name one benefit of keeping a gratitude journal.
What is increased positivity, awareness, reduced stress, etc.?
Name one healthy way to cope with stress.
What is exercise, journaling, talking to a support system, meditation, etc.
Give one example of an emotional trigger.
What is anger, sadness, loneliness, anxiety, etc.?
Name one benefit of attending support groups.
What is connection, accountability, encouragement, learning coping skills, etc.?
HALT stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and this.
What is Tired?
Daily routines can support recovery by providing this.
What is structure and stability?
This skill helps people to challenge negative thoughts and replace them with more balanced ones.
What is cognitive restructuring?
A plan created to handle triggers and prevent relapse is called this.
What is a coping plan or relapse prevention plan?
Healthy relationships are important because they help provide this.
What is support and accountability?
Name one warning sign that relapse may be approaching.
What is isolation, increased stress, cravings, skipping meetings, negative thinking, etc.?
Recovery at Appalachian Wellness is not meant to be done alone. Name one support resource available through the clinic.
What is group therapy, individual counseling, peer support, case management, or medication-assisted treatment?
Practicing mindfulness means focusing on this.
What is the present moment?
Name two strategies for managing triggers.
What are avoiding high-risk situations, using coping skills, contacting support, grounding, etc.?
Name three people who could be part of a recovery support network.
What are family members, counselors, sponsors, friends, recovery peers, etc.?
Having a relapse prevention plan helps individuals do this.
What is recognize risks and respond before a relapse occurs?
This activity can improve mood by releasing endorphins.
What is exercise?