Inside Out
What State was Riley born in?
Minnesota
_____ is an emotional state of extreme discomfort and stress that results from a major painful experience
Trauma
This person uses humor to offset the family conflict and to create a sense that things are okay. This person has a talent to readily lighten the moment but he/she hides his/her true feelings.
The Clown
True or False - Guilt in addiction is healthy
True - Guilt helps people become aware of the adverse consequences of their addiction
____ is the feeling that people have when they have lost something important.
Grief
What city did Riley move to?
San Francisco, CA.
True or False
In dysfunctional families, the family members will talk about
the traumatic event and try to make some sense out of it.
False - In dysfunctional families, emotions and feelings may return after the initial shock has passed. However, there is no discussion of the traumatic event.
This person provides support and encouragement to others. There is usually balance in taking care of his/her own needs while providing a positive influence on those around him/her.
The Cheerleader
True or False - Being depressed during alcohol or other drug withdrawal is natural and expected.
True
There are __ types of grief
2
*200 Bonus Points if you can name them*
What are the 5 emotions portrayed in the movie?
Anger, Sadness, Joy, Fear, & Disgust
_____ is coming to terms with these feelings and with your family members and reaching some sort of peace with them and yourself.
Reconciliation
This is the person the other family members feel needs the most help. Usually this is the family member in need of treatment or in treatment. This person often shows the obvious symptoms of the family being unable to work through problems. The person may have strengths such as a sense of humor, a greater level of honesty, and the willingness to be close to his/her feelings. Yet there can also be an inappropriate expression of feelings, and the person may experience social or emotional problems
Scapegoat/Black Sheep
What does Forgiveness mean to you?
*Every group member must answer*
*Freebie*
One of the things that keeps people from letting go of painful losses is a difficulty in _____
Forgiveness
What are Riley's 5 personality islands?
Hockey Island, Honest Island, Friend Island, Family Island, & Goofy Island
What are the 4 unspoken rules in a dysfunctional family?
(1) act rigidly, (2) be silent, (3) be in denial, and (4) experience feelings in isolation
This person takes care of others’ needs and emotions and problem-solves for others in the family. They might have difficulty with conflict. He/she takes on the role in the name of helping others, though it is often to meet his/her own needs, such as relieving anxiety. This person doesn’t realize that sometimes helping hurts. He/she also lives with a lot of guilt and finds it challenging to focus on him/herself.
The Rescuer
What is the difference between sadness and depression?
Depression is more severe and longer lasting than sadness.
What are the 5 stages of grief?
(1) Denial (2) Anger (3) Bargaining (4) Depression (5) Acceptance
What was the name of the imaginary friend?
Bing Bong
What are the 5 common elements of codependent behavior?
1. Currently or recently living with an actively addicted person
2. An obsession with the needs and behaviors of the addicted person
3. A tendency to please the addicted person while depriving oneself
4. Confusion over one’s own identity
5. Very low self-esteem
This is the “good” and “responsible” child. This person is a high achiever, carries the pride of the family, and he/she overcompensates to avoid looking or feeling inadequate. He/she is often a good leader and organizer, and is goal-oriented and self-disciplined. Sometimes he/she lacks the ability to play, relax, follow others, or allow others to be right.
The Hero
People who drank alcohol and used drugs to self-medicate their feelings of depression need to pay special attention to their feelings in recovery because these feelings may emerge during recovery as _____
Triggers
There are 8 factors that influence that affect grief and loss - name 4 of them.
*400 bonus points if you can name all 8*
(1) Coping Ability (2) Importance of the Loss (3) Circumstances of the Loss (4) Problems Associated w/ the Loss (5) Customs and Rituals (6) Emotional Support (7) Return to Normal Routine (8) Resuming Pleasurable Activities