My Support System
Name one person per team member you could reach out to when you're having a difficult time.
A trusted friend, family member, therapist, peer, sponsor, treatment provider, or another trusted support person.
What is a coping skill?
A strategy or activity that helps you manage difficult emotions, thoughts, stress, or situations.
What is it called when you identify an unhelpful thought, and think of a more helpful/accurate alternative?
Thought Reframing/Challenging
Name one thing that could be included in a healthy recovery routine.
Regular meals, sleep, appointments, medication management, movement, hobbies, social connection, or self-care.
Would you rather wear a green leprechaun hat every day, but the longer you wear it the more leprechaun-like you become or morph into every halloween costume you've ever been for one month out of the year
Costume
What is one way you can ask someone for help when you're struggling?
Tell them directly that you're having a hard time and explain what kind of support you need.
Name two healthy coping skills you could use when feeling overwhelmed.
Examples: breathing exercises, grounding, journaling, listening to music, taking a walk, talking to someone, mindfulness, or using a distraction.
CBT teaches us that what three things are interconnected and influence one another?
Thoughts, Emotions and Behaviors
Why can having a routine be helpful after treatment?
It provides structure, predictability, and opportunities to maintain recovery-supporting habits.
Name a time where it could be helpful to reach out and ask for help or support
??
Name three different types of people who could be part of your recovery support system.
Examples include a therapist, doctor, dietitian, family member, friend, peer support person, or support group.
You're feeling anxious and your thoughts are racing. Name one coping skill you could try.
Grounding, paced breathing, mindfulness, journaling, talking to someone, or another strategy that helps slow things down.
Identify at least one challenging thought you/someone may have about recovery.
Reframe.
Share Reframe
True or False: Recovery appointments and support should only happen when you're struggling.
False. Continuing support can help maintain progress and identify concerns early.
What is the most plausible conspiracy theory you believe in
hbvjhb
True or False: You should wait until you're in a crisis before reaching out for support.
False. Reaching out early can help prevent things from becoming a crisis.
True or False: If one coping skill doesn't work, you should assume that nothing will help.
False. Different situations may require different coping strategies.
What is an example of a cognitive distortion?
Explain what it is or provide an example.
All-or-nothing thinking, Emotional Reasoning, Overgeneralization, Mind-Reading, Should statements, Catastrophizing, Personalization, Filtering, Fortune Telling, Labeling
Your work or school schedule changes and your normal routine no longer works. What should you do?
Adjust the routine rather than abandoning it. Identify which recovery priorities need to stay protected and build them into the new schedule.
List people to contact if in need of resources/treatment
Answers will vary,
Number on the back of insurance card, outpatient providers, treatment team (RTC/PHP/IOP), PCP/GP
You're having a difficult day and your first support person doesn't answer. What should you do?
Try another support person or resource instead of handling everything alone. Use your predetermined backup plan if you have one.
You have 10 minutes and you're experiencing a strong emotion. Create a three-step coping plan.
For example: 5 minutes of breathing → call/text a support person → engage in a grounding activity.
How does identifying cognitive distortions help in CBT?
It helps replace them with more balanced thoughts
You realize you've stopped doing several things that support your recovery. What is one helpful first step?
Identify what changed, choose one manageable support to restart, and consider reaching out to someone for additional support.
Project Hail Mary: If the sun was dying and you are the only person that can save it, would you? BUT your best friend is the person eating the sun and she needs it to survive
Sun gotta go