Stages of Change
people are not thinking seriously about changing and are not interested in any kind of help.
Precontemplation
The best way to cope with emotions is by pushing them down and avoiding them.
False.
True or false- Knowing your triggers is important in recovery.
True
______ is an international mutual aid fellowship of alcoholics dedicated to abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism through its spiritually-inclined Twelve Step program.
AA meetings.
Process that allows you to sit still, clear your mind, and focus on breathing
what is mindfulness/meditation
people acknowledge concerns and are considering the possibility of change but are ambivalent and uncertain of making the change
Contemplation
What is the difference between guilt and shame?
•Guilt is the knowledge that you have done something wrong.
•Shame is feeling bad about who you are.
Guilt - I am sorry I made a mistake
Shame- I am sorry I am a mistake
What are two examples of internal triggers?
______was created in 1953 to serve those recovering from any and all types of addiction.
Narcotics anonymous (NA)
What are two examples of self care?
listening to music, going for walks/exercising, meditation, making space for yourself, hobbies
People are motivated for change and now are trying to gather information about what they will need to do to change their behavior.
Preperation
Anger is a __________emotion.
secondary.
What are two examples of external triggers.
People, Places, and things. (weddings, parties, airports, family events, triggering people).
________ is another addict in recovery who is willing to share his/her experience and can help you navigate through the 12 steps.
Sponsor.
What does HALT stand for
Hungry, Angry, Lonely Tired.
In this stage, you are actively making steps to change your behavior.
Action
_______ is having feelings of hopelessness, having negative self-talk, sleep disturbances, and changes of appetite, and lack of motivation.
depression.
____ is an intense desire to use substance of choice.
Craving
This recovery meeting: participants help one another “find and develop the power within themselves to change and lead fulfilling and balanced lives guided by our science-based and sensible 4-Point Program.”
SMART recovery
A technique to help with cravings and triggers, where you picture what would happen if you acted on your craving and used and visualize what would happen after the use
Playing the tape forward.
People are continuing to implement needed changes for at least 6 months.
Maintenance.
What is the Anxiety Cycle.
Fight or Flight response triggers, strong emotions occur, which causes one to avoid the situation in the future, which confirms to the mind that there is something to fear.
What are two examples of sensory triggers.
smell of substance, sight of substance, having something you used to have before during or after using.
_________uses Buddhist practice and principles to heal the suffering caused by all types of addiction.
Recovery Dharma.
Four D's of of the Four D relapse prevention plan stands for?
Delay, Distract, Catastrophize, Deep breathe.