Cognitive Distortions
What do we call ways of thinking that don't match the reality of the situation?
Cognitive Distortions
TRUE or FALSE: Emotions are inherently "good" or "bad", and we should strive to have only "good" emotions.
FALSE
What do we call the collection 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?
Lapse/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 more intense emotion is typically associated with "Guilt"?
Shame
What do we call 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
BONUS: Name one coping skill for each group member that has personally worked for you!
YOUR ANSWER
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 do we call techniques that help us to "anchor ourselves" to the present moment or situation?
Grounding Techniques
What do we call seeing things in terms such as "Good or Bad" or "Right or Wrong", without any room for things in the middle?
Black and White Thinking
TRUE or FALSE: We all have the same emotions that trigger our desire to use.
FALSE
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 does the acronym SMART stand for?
Specific/Measurable/Achievable/Relevant/Time-bound