Bermuda Triangle
What is the Bermuda Triangle?
Where many planes and even ships have disappeared without a trace
Why are the holidays more stressful for those in recovery?
Could be ones first holiday being sober, not around those they were when they were using, new traditions, new routines, bringing up the past, guilt and shame
What should everyone in recovery develop throughout sobriety?
A relapse prevention plan
What are boundaries?
something that indicates or fixes a limit or extent
Which soda manufacturer is thought to have cemented the rosy-cheeked, bearded Santa Claus associated with Christmas today?
Coca-Cola, in 1931
Time of year that this applies to
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years
True or False: You are more likely to stay sober over the holidays if you are sitting around and avoiding others
False, one can increase chances of staying sober through the holidays by staying active or being productive in their area
What are key components in one's relapse prevention plan? (Name at least 3)
Triggers, thoughts/feelings that may lead to relapse, people that you can call, meetings to attend, sponsor information
How many styles of boundaries are there?
three, rigid, porous, and healthy
How long is the average growing time for a Christmas tree?
7 years
Why it is called the Bermuda Triangle
Time of year when a lot of people in recovery can relapse
List examples that one can partake in for self-care
taking a hot shower/bath, calling a friend, taking a nap, cleaning your room/house, getting your nails done, buying yourself a treat
What are the three stages of relapse? Name them in order of occurance
Emotional, Mental, and Physical
True or false: An individual can have only one boundary style in all relationships
False, an individual can have different boundary styles in different relationships in their life
According to Hallmark, approximately how many Christmas cards are sent annually?
1.3 billion
Why relapse is higher in the winter months
people stay inside more and not get fresh air/exercise, socially isolate, holidays, SAD (seasonal affective disorder)
What are two exit strategies to leave a situation when you may be triggered to use?
ask a sober friend to be on call, bring a non-drinking friend with you, have your sponsor on call, say ahead of time that you have another party to attend so you don't feel the obligation to stay long
An individual should keep their relapse prevention plan to themselves and not share with others, due to fear that the plan can be used against them. True or false?
False. An individual should give a copy of their relapse prevention plan to a trusted individual in their support network (family member, sponsor, positive friend).
One's setting, one's culture
“You smell like beef and cheese. You don’t smell like Santa,” is a quote from what holiday movie?
Elf
Where is the actual Bermuda Triangle located?
What is another name for it?
In the Atlantic Ocean
the devil's triangle
True or false: saying no is selfish and should not be used, it's the holiday season and you should go and do things with others and neglect time for yourself
False, you are not obligated to attend every function, saying no is okay and you don't need to explain yourself to others
Give two examples of each stage of relapse
Emotional: neglecting self-care, not going to meetings, focusing on needs of others instead of self, neglecting general hygiene
Mental: permitting yourself to use on certain occasions, rationalizing use by minimizing consequences, convincing yourself you can control occasional drug/alcohol use
Physical: obsessing about using or drinking more frequently, using substances in a situation where you think you will not get caught, physically using the substance/alcohol
Name three types of boundaries
Physical, intellectual, emotional, sexual, material, and time.
In total, how many gifts are given in the “Twelve Days of Christmas”?
364