triggers
People, places, things, experiences, feelings, or events that a person associates with their drug or alcohol use.
Triggers
The stages of change are fluid; meaning it does not always happen in order. TRUE OR FLASE
TRUE
What are the three stages of relapse in order?
1. Emotional
2. Mental
3. Physical
Getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, showering in the morning, taking time for YOU.
Self-care
A plan of action put together by you and your therapist to prevent relapse.
Relapse Prevention Plan
An old bar you used to day drink in. What type of trigger is this?
External Trigger
When you fall back into old patterns of behavior.
Relapse
You actually pick up/drink.
Physical Relapse
4,4,6
Breathing Exercise
A behavior that is associated with active addiction. example: Manipulation
RED FLAG
You need to avoid triggers forever. TRUE OR FALSE
False- In early sobriety it is a good idea to completely avoid triggers; but in recovery you will learn to cope with triggers.
Making changes and planning to continue.
Action
"I could have ONE drink."
Mental relapse
Going outside for a walk and noticing different senses that come up. example: seeing a bird in a tree, hearing rustling in the bushes, smelling fresh cut grass, feeling the sun of your face.
mindfulness walk
People I can count on to be there when I am in distress.
Support System
Dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Internal Trigger
"I don't drink like other people do."
Contemplation
This stages is defined by poor self-care and it occurs before one even starts thinking about using.
Emotional Relapse
walking away and engaging in a hobby until you can calmly address the situation.
distraction
A Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely goal. We use these to be able to track our achievements and not lose motivation.
SMART GOALS
Name 4 internal triggers and 4 external triggers.
Internal: stress, anxiety, depression, boredom, loneliness, physical discomfort.
External: People, Places, objects, situations, smells, tastes, images, events
No intention of changing due to not thinking there is a problem.
Precontemplation
glamorizing past use, lying, or planning a relapse.
Mental Relapse
This could be you being guided by someone or just simply sitting quiet and letting your thoughts pass with out judgement.
Meditation
A table to dissect the advantages and disadvantages of both engaging in and abstaining from addictive behaviors.
Cost Benefit Analysis (SMART recovery)