RPP
A single use after a period of sobriety, NOT to be confused with a full return to an old pattern.
what is a lapse
paying attention on purpose
what is mindfulness
Rumination, catastrophizing, all or nothing, fixed, black and white, are all examples of what?
What are cognitive distortions
We cannot use this to change someone's behavior, often it will only intensify or lead them to actively seek out ways to avoid the unpleasant feelings that come with the emotion.
What is shame
There are no mistakes, only________
what are lessons
Recovery is NOT the first priority it is the
Taking this_______ guided by values
what is committed action
Rather than refusing to change and staying with one viewpoint, changing this can be the difference when it comes to success and growth instead of repeated setbacks or relapses.
What is perspective
Our biggest fear is NOT that we will fail it is that we are _______beyond measure
what is successful
Emotions are not problems, they are
What are messengers. They are trying to tell us something.
Thinking favorably about our past using specific experiences
what is euphoric recall
This is an acknowledgment of the way things are, embracing reality. NOT just putting up with it. "It is what it is"
What is acceptance
If you are people pleasing, you are NOT______
what is being authentic
This skill will help you take the appropriate action that does not lead to destructive consequences. It is the space between stimulus and response.
What is pause
What you resist will _______
what is persist
People, places or things connected with using are called what?
What are high risk situations
Inability to do this can cause us to do and say things we later regret, damage relationships or hurt our credibility with others.
what is regulate emotions
This triad helps us make connections to why we do what we do.
What is CBT triangle
Thoughts, emotions, behavior
The steps of regulating emotions
What are-
Identify
Validate
Normalize
Choose
A should is a could wrapped in_________
what is should
Name three harmful behaviors that family and friends may do for the addict
What are: Lie, Deny, Try (to control)
Once you identify these you can begin to explore how they took root and why you came to believe them.
What are core beliefs
Three other brain systems involved in addiction
What are:
Self awareness
Self regulation
Self control
Sometimes we use this to keep people away, at a distance. It may lead us to isolate or be reactive.
What is anger, or fear
1.WE have one POWER, it is the only thing we can control
2. EVERYTHING IS ABOUT THIS____
What is
Response (response-ability)
What is SELF