Community Resources
What does LCSS Stand for?
Langley Community Services Society
What has four fingers and a thumb, but isn’t alive?
A glove
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What is self compassion
Being a good friend to ourselves
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
90 Days
How many food banks are in Langley?
Langley Food Bank across from the firehall, 5768 203 St, Langley, BC V3A 1W3. – hours are
Monday
9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Tuesday
9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Wednesday
9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Thursday
9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Friday
9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sources Langley Food bank located at 5492 Production Blvd, Surrey, BC V3S 8P5 – hours seem to be
Tuesday
9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Wednesday
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction?
What is the difference between an internal trigger and an external trigger?
Internal is inside of us such as emotions.
External is outside of us such as people, places, things, smells, music, etc.
Give two examples of affirmations you use for yourself
(this is a question with many answers. Must answer in form of question still).
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
What are goals
How many Recreation Facilities does City of Langley have?
Three
1) Al Anderson Memorial Pool - 4949 207 Street
2) Douglas Recreation Centre - 20550 Douglas Crescent,
3) TIMMS Community Centre - 20399 Douglas Crescent
The most commonly abused drug across the nation
Marijuana
What is an urge?
A strong desire or impulse to do something.
This concept teaches individuals to become more self-aware
What is mindfulness/meditation
Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in
Relapse prevention plan
Name 4 community resources that you access in your recovery
SMART Recovery; AA; NA; CA; GA; Langley Mental Health; Ishtar; Foundry; etc
You cannot keep me until you have given me. What am I?
Your word
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What can help you remember these circumstances?
What is H.A.L.T
List 4 benefits of learning self-compassion?
Reduction in anxiety, depression, and stress.
and/or
Improvement in life happiness, relationships, and coping.
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward
List 5 benefits of having helpful supports in recovery
(This is a question with many answers. Must answer in form of question still).
What gets bigger the more you take away?
A hole
5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
(this is a question with many answers. Must answer in form of question still).
Create a relapse prevention plan
Deal with them head on
Call a friend or sponsor
Use breathing techniques
Rehearse phrases to get out of situations
DO NOT WAIT TO PRACTICE THESE!
What are 5 ways to show self-compassion
(this is a question with many answers. Must answer in form of question still).
-treat yourself like you're your best friend
-practice mindfulness
-becoming more self aware
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What are some helpful Apps that I can use for support in my recovery?
Insider timer; UCLA; Therapy in a nutshell; Calm harm; I am sober; Count days; Oak meditation; Mindshift; Wellness together