Recovery
What does the first "A" in "AA" stand for?
"Alcoholics"
Name one healthy way to deal with stress.
Exercise, Walk, Journal, Pray, Meditate, Deep breathing, Music, Reading, Call someone, Meetings, Art, Cooking, Gardening, Play with pets, Take a shower
Name one monthly bill adults usually pay.
Rent, Mortgage, Electricity, Water, Gas, Internet, Cell phone, Insurance, Car payment, Credit card
Name one quality of a good friend.
Honest, Loyal, Respectful, Trustworthy, Supportive, Caring, Reliable, Good listener, Encouraging
Name your favorite food.
YUM!
Name one person you can call when you're struggling.
Sponsor, Counselor, Therapist, Recovery coach, Trusted friend, Parent, Sibling, Peer, Pastor, Case manager, AA/NA friend, Crisis hotline
What is Box Breathing?
4 second inhale, 4 second hold, 4 second exhale, 4 second hold
Why is having a budget important?
Is it okay to say "No"?
yes
If you won one million dollars, what's the first thing you'd buy?
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Name one warning sign of relapse.
Isolating, Skipping meetings, Missing therapy, Lying, Increased cravings, Romanticizing drug use, Hanging around old friends, Poor sleep, Depression, Anger, Stress, Avoiding your sponsor, Stopping medication, Giving up healthy routines
Name three coping skills that don't involve substances.
Exercise, Journaling, Music, Prayer, Meditation, Calling sponsor, Reading, Walking, Drawing, Talking to someone, Meetings, Deep breathing, Gratitude list, Yoga
You have $100 until next Friday. Name two ways to stretch your money.
What's one example of a healthy boundary?
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be?
Awesome!
Name three things you should do after leaving treatment.
Attend meetings, Get a sponsor, Call your sponsor, Continue therapy, Attend outpatient treatment, Take medication as prescribed, Find employment, Build a routine, Exercise, Eat healthy, Avoid high-risk people and places, Stay connected to sober friends, Journal, Practice self-care, Make follow-up appointments
Your day has gone terribly. What's the first healthy thing you can do?
Pause before reacting, Call someone, Pray, Deep breathing, Attend a meeting, Journal, Take a walk, Ask for help, Talk with staff, Use grounding techniques
What documents do you usually need when applying for a job?
Your friend wants you to go somewhere you know isn't safe. What do you do?
What's one hidden talent you have?
show us!
What does "One Day at a Time" mean?
Focus on today, Don't worry about forever, Take recovery one step at a time, Stay present, Make healthy choices today, Don't become overwhelmed thinking too far ahead
Act out a healthy coping skill.
Walking, Reading, Meditation, Calling someone, Exercising, Praying, Gardening, Journaling
Name three goals you'd like to accomplish in the next year.
Name three people who should be on a healthy support team.
Sponsor, Therapist, Counselor, Case manager, Parent, Sibling, Friend, Pastor, Recovery coach, Doctor, Peer in recovery
Name 10 positive words that describe someone in recovery.
Honest, Brave, Strong, Hopeful, Resilient, Humble, Determined, Compassionate, Responsible, Patient, Caring, Motivated, Trustworthy, Positive, Courageous, Kind, Grateful, Self-aware, Dependable, Encouraging