Cognitive Distortions
What do we call ways of thinking that don't match the reality of the situation?
Cognitive Distortions
What emotion is typically associated with something good happening or being in a positive mood?
Happy
What do we call the whole of our friends, family, group members, etc. that benefit our recovery?
Support system
What is the process of returning to use after a period of sobriety?
Relapse
What is the process of creating plans for the week, day, or hour?
Scheduling
What do we call dreading the worst possible outcome even without any evidence?
Catastrophizing
What other emotion is typically associated with guilt?
Shame
What is a more experienced person in the recovery process that provides support?
Sponsor
What do we call staying away from substance use for a prolonged period of time?
Abstinence
General name for skills that are utilized to stop future use?
Relapse Prevention
What is making an assumption about another person or situation without any evidence for it?
Jumping to conclusions
What is one of the most common emotions experienced within early recovery after prolonged use?
Boredom
What is a group that is made for people with addictions to provide support and help them through challenges?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), etc.
What do we call an event or situation that makes someone think of or desire to use?
Triggers
What are techniques that help people to handle challenges or work through negative emotions?
Coping Skills
What do we call seeing things in terms such as "Good or Bad" or "Right or Wrong"?
Black and white thinking
What emotion tends to come from dealing with difficult events or things feeling too hard to handle?
Stress
988
What is a place that you go to that helps you to manage addiction and withdrawal in early recovery?
Detox and/or Rehab
What is the skill of learning to say "no" or setting clear rules and behaviors with other people in your life?
Boundary Setting
What is it called when thinking in absolutes such as “always,” “never,” or “every"?
All-or-Nothing Thinking
What are the series of emotions typically associated with the experience of loss?
Five stages of grief (Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Sadness, Acceptance)
What is an organization that provides opportunities for different sober events, such as physical activities or art workshops?
The Phoenix
What are the steps that people go through from "I don't want to change" into "I am going to make a change and stick to it"?
Stages of Change (Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance)
What is being aware of your current thoughts and emotional state?
Mindfulness