AA
An experienced member who guides a newcomer through the 12 steps and recovery process
Sponsor
When was NA founded?
1953
How can you find a sponsor
At a meeting
What is box breathing
In 4secs, Hold 4secs, Out 4secs.
What is a trigger?
A person, place or situation that can increase the urge to use.
When was the big book published
1939
What's the only requirement for NA?
Desire to stop using.
What does setting booundaries mean?
Communicating limits that protects your well-being and recovery.
Name one healthy activity thatyiou can do instead of using
walking, journaling, drawing, listenign to music,
What classic three-word phrases categorizes the environmental cue that can cause a relapse?
People, places, and things
When was AA founded?
1935
Nothing, NA is self-supporting group.
Why is it important to ask for help before reaching a breaking point?
Early support can help you manage stress and reduce the risk od returning to unhealthy behaviors.
What does grounding yourself mean?
Using your senses and focusing on the present moment to manage overwhelming feelings.
What common emotional state is widely referred to in recovery literature as the "number one offender"
Resentment
Who are the founders of AA?
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob
What's the H.A.L.T acronym?
Hungry
Alone
Lonely
Tired
What is the difference between the supporting and enabling someone?
Support- encourages healthy behaviors
Enabling- protecting someone from consequences of harmful behaviors
What is a healthy way to respond to anger?
deep breathes, identify the feeling, and communicate calmly.
What is the Spiritual H.O.W?
Honesty, Open-mindedness, and Willingness.
What is the only requirement for AA?
A desire to stop drinking
What's the nickname for a 18 month keytag?
Crybaby chip or Resentment chip?
Name one person you can turn to when you need support?
Sponsor, counselor, friend, family member, etc.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique?
5 things you see
4 you feel
3you hear
2 you smell
1 you see
What is step 9?
Focuses on direct aments to people harmed, except when to do so would injure them or others.