Conflict and
Resolution
Resolution
What is assertive communication?
Is a direct and respectful communication style where you clearly express your thoughts, feelings, and needs while also respecting the rights and feelings of others
What’s are external triggers?
People,places and things.
Myth or Fact: Recovery ends once you stop using substances.
Myth
Whats the 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
What are “I“ statements?
“I” statements are used to take ownership of your feelings without blaming others.
Fill in the blank: “I feel ____ when ____ because ____.”
What are internal triggers?
Emotions or thoughts.
What are the 3 stages of relapse?
Emotiona,mental and physical.
What is 1st step when starting recovery?
Admitting that we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable.
A family member keeps bringing up your past addiction. What would be a respectful way to set a boundary?
I’m working on moving forward and would appreciate it if we focus on the present instead of the past.”
Identify if the scenario is a trigger or craving.
A friend offers you a drink?
Trigger
What should you do immediately after a relapse?
Reach out for help, be honest, re-engage with your recovery
Step 2 states that “ Came to believe that a _____ ______ than ourselves could restore us to sanity"
Power Greater
Someone unfairly accuses you of still using drugs. What’s a healthy way to assert yourself without escalating?”
Avoid yelling or getting defensive:
“I’m not using! Stop accusing me!”
Avoid blaming back:
“You’re always doubting me!”
What you can say:
“I’m committed to my sobriety and it’s important to me that we communicate respectfully. Let’s focus on trust and support.”
“I feel hurt when I’m unfairly accused. Please let’s talk openly instead of making assumptions.”
It’s a Friday night, and you’re home alone. You start thinking about how “just one drink” would make things more fun.What could you do instead?
Make a plan for the night: watch a movie, go for a walk, journal.
Text a sober friend or join an online recovery meeting.
Practice a hobby or skill you enjoy (music, art, games).
Remind yourself: You don’t need substances to enjoy your own company.
Name two ways to structure your free time to support recovery.
Using schedules, setting goals, joining groups, practicing hobbies, etc.
Which step requires you to do a moral inventory?
Step 4
You just argued with a family member and feel triggered. What should you do first?
Stop and Breath
Label the Feeling
Remove Yourself from the Situation (If Needed)
Use a Coping Skill
Remind Yourself
“Using won’t solve this — it will make it worse.” “I’ve made it through worse. I can handle this without relapsing.
You're at a party and someone offers you your substance of choice. What would you do in this moment to stay in recovery?
Say no and leave, call a support person, use deep breathing, remember your reasons for staying sober, visualize consequences, use a grounding technique, or attend a support meeting after.
Name some warning sign of relapse.
Isolation, Procrastination, Negative Thinking, skipping meetings or avoiding self care
Who can support you with doing 12 steps?
A sponsor Or AA groups.