BE PRESENT IN THE MOMENT IN TREATMENT
True or False: Hobbies, self improvement, creating healthy connections, and making your way down town-walking fast-faces pass because you're home bound from work should have taken the place of substance use.
TRUE
TRUE
TRUE
TRUE
TRUE
F-F-F-FALSSEEE
True
True or False: Developing a strong support system is not one of the most important parts of the recovery process.
False
Which one is missing:
Pre-contemplation
Contemplation
Action
Maintenance
Recurrence/Relapse
PREPARATION
True or False: Art, music, movement, games, journaling, nature walks, taking up schooling or a trade course, or creative projects are areas that someone dealing with addiction should explore.
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FALSSSEEEE
True or False: Assertive communication does not offer a way to express feelings clearly, respectfully and without aggression or avoidance.
False
True or False: Recovery is truly meant to be performed alone so you can do what you need to do for your recovery since it's YOUR recovery.
If you said anything other than FALSE, this the face I made:--->😔
If one is in the Maintenance stage, what does this mean?
This stage involves continuing the progress made in your recovery efforts.
Name an activity that can help reconnect the brain to natural pleasures and curiosity.
Art, music, multiple forms of movement, games, journaling, nature walks, schooling, creative projects....the list goes on and on!
True or False: Cravings mean failure and that the brain has adjusted but the client is not trying hard enough or using coping skills.
FALSE: Cravings do NOT mean failure; they are simply signals from the brain adjusting to the new patterns and routines.
True
True or False: Having supportive people, healthy connections, and reliable resources creates too much stimuli and you can't focus on your recovery efforts.
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Which stage asks you to create a plan, identify goals, build a 'tool bag' of coping skills, and create structure?
Preparation
Why do many people in early recovery struggle with racing thoughts, anxiety, or constantly thinking about the past or the future?
Because they are not being present in the moment and focusing on what is happening right now.
FILL IN THE BLANK: Treatment provides a _________ to practice coping strategies, talk openly about challenges, and receive encouragement from peers and staff.
Safe Space
True or False: Assertive Communication does not begin with self-awareness.
False
True or False: A support system can include friends you used to get high with because they know you best and will be honest with you.
FALSE
FALSE
FALSE
True or False: You cannot go back and forth on the Stages of Change line-up and you have to go forward.
FALSE: you will be prone to go back and forth on the stages depending upon your engagement and your persistence during the difficult times.
What is the main way to stay focused and present in the moment?
The main way to stay present in the moment is through mindfulness—the practice of intentionally anchoring your attention to the current moment without judgment.
Grounding Skills
Distractions Skills
Cognitive Skills
Emotional Skills
Behavioral Skills
I-Statements, Setting Boundaries, Active Listening, and Self Awareness are tools for what?
Assertive Communication
False, Nope, Uh-Uh, Naw, Nnooooo
Coming to group, being available for your 1 on 1's, engaging in your tool bag of coping skills, and working on your future is seen in what stage?
Action