The benefits of mindfulness in recovery
learning to pause and observe thoughts non-judgementally
Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
2 types of locus of control
Internal and External
How did Dr. William Silkworth describe alcoholism?
An allergy of the body and an obsession of the mind
What does SMART Goals stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
What is step 1
Came to believe we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable
A commonly prescribed drug that helps manage cravings in alcohol and opiate recovery
Naltrexone
Resentments are _____
The No. 1 Offender
What are the 5 stages of change?
pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance.
Name 2 of the 12 promises in AA
Promise 1: We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.
Promise 2: We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.
Promise 3: We will comprehend the word serenity.
Promise 4: We will know peace.
Promise 5: No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others.
Promise 6: The feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear.
Promise 7: We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows.
Promise 8: Self-seeking will slip away.
Promise 9: Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change.
Promise 10: Fear of people and economic insecurity will leave us.
Promise 11: We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us.
Promise 12: We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.