Circles of Control
What are the 3 circles of control
1. Circle of Control
2. Circle of Influence
3. Circle of Influence or Circle of No Control
What is a trigger?
a person, place, situation or thing that contribute to unwanted emotional or behavioral response.
How do you relax?
Appropriate answer
Name 3 types of stress
Positive stress. tolerable and toxic
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
What are three examples of what is in your control.
My emotions, my thoughts, my words, my actions/behaviors, my reactions, my decisions, choices, my attitude/mindset, my mood, my word ethic
How can a place trigger relapse?
Memory of addiction.
Where can you find relaxation resources?
Youtube, internet, etc
What is positive stress?
test, roller coaster, recital, playing in a game.
What is the largest language in the world for both native and non-native speakers?
English
What circle of control would other people's actions fall in?
Circle of Influence
Name three ways to deal with a trigger.
Avoid the trigger.
Make lifestyle changes.
Practice strategies and rehearsed phrases.
Tell us about the 5-4-3-2-1 Technique
5- things you can see
4- things you can feel
3-things you can hear
2-things you can smell
1- thing you can taste
What is the difference between tolerable and toxic stress?
toxic stress is prolonged exposure, tolerable is something like a natural disaster, a stressor with an end and a buffer- connection to people to regulate.
What does 57 on the Heinz ketchup bottle represent?
The number of varieties of pickles the company once had
Define the Circle of Concern.
Circle of no control, where we have no control over things that happen.
Why is "just 1 glass of wine" a trigger?
complacent in sobriety- more likely to redevelop addiction.
Pay attention to the physical sensations instead of our thoughts
What is ACEs?
Adverse Childhood Experiences
What is the official name of Rhode Island?
Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
What circle does my past decisions/choices or behaviors fall under and why?
circle of concern- I cant change the past
Who can you call for support when you are triggered?
Sponsor, Parent, Spouse etc
Describe the steps needed to tie your shoe laces.
answer
How does ACEs impact adults?
High risk for developing physical and mental issues, COPD, substance use, shorter life, depression, anxiety, diabetes, obesity.
What has 4 knees but cannot jump?
Elephants.