Trauma
What is an important principle allows you to feel emotionally and physically secure?
Safety
What is one benefit a child experiences when their parent maintains sobriety?
Stability
What are limits that help protect emotional, physical, and mental well-being?
Boundaries
This simple coping skill involves taking slow, controlled breaths to reduce stress.
Deep breathing
What are situations, emotions, or people that increase the risk of substance use?
High-risk triggers
List 3 trauma triggers
People, places, emotions, situations that can remind you of traumatic experiences
This parenting skill involves giving full attention when the child is speaking.
Active listening
A healthy relationship should include mutual respect, honesty, and ______?
Trust
Name one self-care activity that promotes emotional wellness.
Exercise, journaling, meditation, hobbies, adequate sleep.
Who is the first person people are encouraged to contact when struggling with cravings?
Sponsor, counselor, recovery coach, trusted support system.
Name one healthy coping skill to use when a trauma trigger occurs.
Grounding techniques (deep breathing, mindfulness, reaching out for support, journaling)
What is the term for admitting mistakes and making amends when appropriate?
Accountability
What is a warning sign of an unhealthy partner?
Manipulation, control, disrespect, substance use, violence.
HALT is an acronym reminding people when triggered to check if they are Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and ____?
Tired
True or False: A craving will last forever if you do not act on it.
False, the typical craving lasts 20 minutes.
True or False: Avoiding all emotions is a healthy way to deal with trauma.
FALSE
List one way a parent can build trust with their children during early recovery.
Consistency
Saying "no" to something that threatens recovery is an example of what?
Assertiveness
What is the practice of treating yourself with the same kindness you would offer a friend?
Self-compassion
What is the written strategy that outlines supports and coping skills to utilize during difficult times after leaving treatment?
Relapse Prevention Plan
What skill helps you focus on the present moment instead of becoming overwhelmed by memories of the past?
Mindfulness
What is more important than being a perfect parent?
Being a present and healthy parent.
What type of support network can help strengthen recovery and reduce isolation?
Healthy, supportive relationships.
What coping skill involves writing thoughts and feelings down on paper?
Journaling
Name one important warning sign that may indicate potential relapse?
Isolation, increased stress, skip treatment, negative thinking, poor self-care.