Addiction
What are 2 words addiction hates to hear?
No and Help
What does T&R stand for?
Treatment and Recovery
Who in Beamer's life has struggled with addicton?
Mom and Dad
True or false: It is ok to Cry
True! Crying is the number one way to let out sad feelings :)
What is the definition of addiction? (hint: 2 parts)
Someone who needs more and more alcohol and/or drugs, and can't stop
True or False: It is a kids job to help a parent find T&R.
False! Only the person who is trapped can ask for help.
Beamer thought all the hard things happening (i.e. parents addiction, fighting and missing out on the field trip) in his family were his fault. Is this true?
No! Grown ups addiction and choices can never be a kids fault.
What are 2 ways to let out feelings WITHOUT talking?
Drawing, writing, running, meditating....
There are 5 other words we taught you that mean the same thing as addiction. Can you name 3?
Stuck, Hooked, Trapped, Caught and Captured
Can you name a place someone can go to for T&R?
Treatment Center, Doctors, AA meetings, T&R meetings, places of worship, counselors or therapy...
Who are 3 safe people in Beamer's life?
Mom when she is with T&R, Grandma Moo Moo, Ms. Light, Ms. Bulb, Dr. Watts, Officer Street Light, Carlos, Twinkle, Jaamal and maybe more!
What are two ways a person can let out angry feelings without hurting another person?
talk, write,draw, punch a pillow....
What is the word for when someone is with T&R but they go back to addiction?
Relapse
What "shapes" are T&R in the Beamer Books?
Star and Lightening bolt
What are some of the ways Beamer takes care of himself?
Goes to group at school, talks to friends, talks to mom and Moo Moo, draws, plays with friends, time with family, goes to school, makes good choices...
What could happen if someone has a lot of heavy feelings and they don't let them out
could get sick, could get addiction, make bad choices