Addiction Terms
Defense Mechanisms
Scenarioos
Self-care
True or False
100

Intense or strong desire, urge beyond reason

What is a craving? 

100

We engage in this type of coping to protect ourselves and to mask our true feelings

What are Defense Mechanisms

100

I am upset that my partner did not put his shoes where they belong. Using I statements phrase what you could say

WHAT IS I FEEL _________ WHEN I SEE THINGS OUT OF PLACE, YOU LEAVE DIRTY SHOES ON THE CARPET AND I HAVE TO CLEAN UP THE DIRT

100

WHAT TYPE OF SELF-CARE MEETS THE PHYSICAL ASPECT

WHAT IS EXERCISE, MEAL PREP, PUTTING ON MAKE-UP, A SHIRT I LIKE…

100

TRUE OR FALSE

A PERSON WITH ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT STYLE TENDS TO ACT OUT WHEN TRIGGERED

WHAT IS TRUE

200

Increased amounts of substance or activity are needed to achieve the desired effect

What is tolerance

200

Lashing out at someone instead of acknowledging hurt

WHAT IS REACTION FORMATION

200

If I stay quiet and ignore my partner during arguments I am engaging in

WHAT IS STONEWALLING

200

HOW COULD YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR EMOTIONAL SELF-CARE NEEDS

WHAT IS JOURNALING, MEDITATION, WALKS TO THE PARK, GOING TO THE BEACH ALONE,

200

TRUE OR FALSE 

EMOTIONAL REASONING IS HELPFUL TO FIND MEANING IN AN UNPLEASANT SITUATION

WHAT IS FALSE

EMOTIONS DOES NOT EQUAL FACTS 

300

Development of tolerance to a new substance because of a similar substance

WHAT IS CROSS TOLERANCE

300

When using this coping mechanism we laugh when recounting trauma or difficult experiences

What is Humor

300

When I verbally attack my partner of their character i.e You are such a pig this is a form of

WHAT IS CRITICISM

300

WHAT ARE SOME FORMS OF INTELLECTUAL/MENTAL SELF-CARE

READING A BOOK, TRYING A NEW HOBBY, PUZZLES…

300

AVOIDANT ATTACHMENT STYLE CAN EITHER DOWNPLAY THE IMPORTANCE OF RELATIONSHIPS WHILE FEARING ABANDONMENT OR REJECTION

WHAT IS TRUE

AVOIDANT DISMISSIVE AND AVOIDANT FEARFUL 

400

Terms used to describe programs or policies that focus on reducing harm restulting from substance use or other addictive behavior

What is Harm Reduction Programs

400

I really hate others taking up alot of space when I am also the person that takes up alot of space in other situations

What is Projection

400

My friend asked me to pay our shared gym membership this month. I forgot but I blamed them because they know I forget and did not remind me. I am being

WHAT IS DEFENSIVE

400

THIS TYPE OF SELF-CARE ENTAILS CONNECTING WITH LOVED ONES/PEOPLE AND/OR ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES TOGETHER

WHAT IS SOCIAL SELF-CARE

400

TRUE OR FALSE 

"SHOULD" STATEMENTS ARE HELPFUL IN ANALYZING A SITUATION

WHAT IS FALSE

500

This term applies when symptoms of the addiction lessen or abate

WHAT IS REMISSION

500

I cant be angry at my boss so I get home and yell at my kids for being loud

WHAT IS DISPLACEMENT

500

The leading cause of divorce, entails attacking a sense of self with an intent to hurt or abuse someone

WHAT IS CONTEMPT

500

WHAT ARE SOME WAYS I CAN PRACTICE SELF CARE IN RECOVERY

IT DEPENDS

500

TRUE OR FALSE 

WHEN PEOPLE EXPERIENCE TRAUMA THEY MAY FORGET ALL OR PARTS OF THE EXPERIENCE THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF DENIAL

FALSE

REPRESSION

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