Recovery basics
Thoughts, Feelings & Behaviour
SMART Recovery
The 12 Steps
Relationships
100

A trigger is something that causes what?

Urge or craving

100

Mindfulness is a tool to manage difficult thoughts and emotions that involves being ......... ?

In the present moment

100

What does SMART stand for?

Self-management and recovery training

100

Who might you contact for support when you are working the 12 step programme?

A sponsor

100

What is the name for the rules you set yourself to protect your wellbeing?

Boundaries

200

Name 3 types of high risk situations

E.g. Negative emotional states, arguments/rows, social influences, positive emotional states, testing control

200

"You are worthy of recovery" is an example of what?

A positive affirmation

200

What do we try to avoid using in SMART Recovery?

Labels e.g. addict/alcoholic

200

What is Step 1 of the 12 step programme of Narcotics Anonymous

We admit we are powerless over substances

200

Name 3 signs of a healthy relationship.

E.G. Honesty, trust, respect, compromise, kindness, appreciation, acceptance, comfort etc.
300

Gambling, shoplifting, drinking and drug use are examples of addictive behaviour - what are 3 key signs that the behaviour has become problematic?

Can't stop, increased tolerance, can only focus on that thing, withdrawal, health and social problems, lack of control.

300

What does acupuncture do?

It sends messages to your brain to increase good chemicals to make you feel better

300

What is the PIG and how does it relate to recovery?

The problem of instant gratification. Demonstrates that if you give into urges as soon as you feel it, the problem gets bigger. It's helpful to learn to sit with discomfort and practise not giving in.

300

Something that's greater than yourself in recovery

Higher Power

300

What are the 4 main communication styles?

Aggressive, passive aggressive, assertive, passive

400

What does HALT stand for and why is it important to remember?

Hungry, angry, lonely, tired - all conditions that could make a lapse/relapse more likely.

400
This helpful tool, if used regularly, can help to change your outlook on life.

Gratitude.

400

Name 4 SMART tools that can be used to manage urges

DEADS, DISARM, ABC, Play the tape forward, urge surfing

400

Finish this phrase... "You can only keep what you have by... ________ _______ _______."

Giving it away

400

Name the 3 main personal boundary styles and explain what they mean.

Porous - let everyone in good and bad, overly trusting, people pleasing, passive communication

Healthy - selective who you let in and out, take time to build relationship. Assertive.

Rigid - untrusting, everyone at a distance, aggressive, push others away to avoid conflict.

500

Name the key stages of the journey of change or the cycle of change! Clue - remember the outcome star!

pre-contemplation, contemplation, prep, action, maintenance OR stuck, accepting help, believing, learning and self-reliance.

500

Name 3 behaviours that may be considered warning signs for a relapse

Lying, isolating, being secretive, impulsive, minimising, blaming others, justifying, glorifying, neglecting self care

500

What are the 4 points of the 4 point programme?

Building/Maintaining motivation

Coping with urges

Managing thoughts, feelings, behaviours

Living a balanced life

500

What is the Serenity Prayer?

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

500
What is DEARMAN used for and what does each letter mean?

Describe, express, assert, reinforce, mindful, appear confident and negotiate. It is used to help with being assertive and maintain respect within relationships.

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