Boundaries / Relationships
Personal Boundaries Definition
Limits and rules set within relationships
Boundaries create safety in relationships; they communicate your expectations and how you want to be treated.
Co-Dependency Definition
"In-Balance of Power"
"Psychological construct involving relationship that people might share with those closest to them"
What is the definition of "relapse" in relation to addiction
Return to use of any drugs and / or alcohol after period of sobriety
Natural emotional response resulting from significant loss
Forgiveness Definition
Process where someone who has been wrongs chooses to let go of resentment and treat 'wrongdoer' with compassion
3 Relationship Gratitude Tips
Reference Relationship Worksheet
Self-Compassion
Combination of Self-Esteem - FULL acceptance of individual - negative and positive and able to move forward in that mindset
What is the next "usual" step after relapsing the 'relapse cycle'
Shame, Guilt, Or Remorse
Acute Grief
Immediately after a loss. Lasts from initial onset to several months (not normally longer than 6 months)
Shame vs Guilt (Difference)
Guilt - About Actions and Behaviors
Shame - about personal beliefs (unhealthy)
Give 3 "Fair-Fighting" Rules
Reference Fair-Fighting Worksheet
Finish this statement:
When value comes from others, so does your ___
Future
What is "urge surfing"
"Riding out the wave of an urge or temptation"
Complicated Grief
Symptoms of Acute Grief not processed / gone away. Loss of loved one continues to feel "unreal" or "unmanageable". Constant yearn for deceased, possible guilt for "moving on
S_ _ _ _ _ + _ _ _ L _ _ _ _ _ = High Possible Relapse / maintaining Addiction
ISOLATION = Lighting the Fuel
5 Love Languages - and give example of one "closest" in relation to you
Acts of Service
Gifts
Physical Touch
Quality Time
Words of Affirmation
3 types of Co-dependence and examples
Give an example of a Relapse Prevention Plan
Integrated Grief
3 examples of Cognitive distortions
Cognitive Distortions Worksheet
Give 5 examples of saying "no" appropriately
Subjective - must include "no" and "no thanks" with personal boundaries explained
3 Ways to combat Co-dependency
Prioritize Self-Care
Let others make own choices
Value self over seeking approval from others
Practice Self-Compassion
Set Boundaries / Be Assertive
Don't be afraid to ask
This coping skill helps us "see things" from a different perspective, usually involving "out of the box" thinking and can involve focusing on our environment around us - helpful in addiction recovery
Mindfulness
5 stages of grief with explanations (no specific order)
Denial - "this can't be happening"
Anger - "Why is this happening to me"
Bargaining - "I will do anything to change this"
Depression - "What's the point of going on after this loss"
Acceptance - "I know what happened, and I can't change it. Now I need to cope"
Combatting Shame through Self-Compassion
H. A. M.
Humanity
Acceptance
Mindfulness