GOODBYE ADDICTION
What was the hardest part of letting addiction go that I mentioned in group?
Comfort, Escape, Relief, or giving confidence.
What are the three stages of relapse?
Emotional, Mental, Physical
What is a boundary?
Invisible line that protects your recovery
Assertive, Passive, Aggressive
What is codependency?
When someone worries about someone else instead of their own needs, difficulty setting boundaries, people-pleasing behaviors, relying on others for needs.
What did I compare addiction to during the group? I said it acts as an attachment in your mind the same way _________ do.
What are one of the signs of the first stage of relapse?
What is atleast one different type of boundaries?
Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Sexual, Material, Time
How many steps does the conflict resolution model have?
4
What is enabling?
Making it easier for someone to do a harmful behavior like use or avoid consequences of their actions.
What is one thing you can do to say goodbye to addiction?
goodbye addiction letter
What are one of the signs of the second stage of relapse?
Rigid, Porous, Healthy
Passive
Name atleast one type of codependency? Hint: their are 5 and it is one word labels.
Caretaker, people-pleaser, controller, perfectionist, avoider
What did I say many people experience when they say goodbye to addiction?
Grief
What are the two types of triggers?
Internal, External
I statement
What is the communication style that uses "colorful" language and gets defensive?
Aggressive
Can be any example that includes not allowing someone to face consequences or making it easier for someone to go back to using.
What are the 5 stages in the grief model of recovery? (Stages of letting the addiction go)
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Sadness, Acceptance
Emotional (deep breathing/music), Behavioral (Walking, meeting), Cognitive (reframing), Interpersonal (call a sponsor/friend), Structural (stick to routine)
What is atleast one different aspect in your life you need boundaries with?
Boundaries with family, friends, social activities, work, significant other, and yourself.
Lost relationships, conflict, stress, poor self-esteem, guilt or shame, high-risk for relapse, and resentment builds up.
What are some warning signs you may be codependent?
Tolerate behaviors from others, only see self-worth if others value you, go out of your way to help others, say yes when you want to say no, feel lost when other person is not present, struggle to make decisions by yourself, or have a difficult time setting boundaries.