Toxic Relationships
This is a sign of emotional manipulation where one partner makes the other question their reality.
What is gaslighting?
This is the act of truly hearing and understanding what someone is saying.
What is active listening?
What is codependency?
What is putting someone else’s needs before your own, often excessively?
Why is trust important in relationships?
What is it builds safety and connection?
Name one person in your support system.?
What is [client-generated answer]?
When someone constantly puts you down or criticizes you, it is called this.
What is verbal abuse?
Using 'I' statements instead of 'you' statements helps reduce this.
What is defensiveness or conflict?
How can codependency hurt your recovery?
What is losing focus on your needs and becoming overwhelmed?
Name one way to rebuild trust after addiction has hurt a relationship.
What is being consistent and honest over time?
What does a support system do?
What is provides encouragement and accountability?
This form of control involves isolating a person from friends and family.
What is social isolation?
When someone avoids communication to punish or manipulate, it’s called this.
What is the silent treatment?
Codependent people often ignore their own needs.
What is True?
True or False: Trust is built quickly.
What is False?
Why is sober support important?
What is it helps you stay grounded in recovery?
A healthy relationship should be built on this, not control.
What is mutual respect?
This type of communication is respectful, honest, and clear.
What is assertive communication?
Name one behavior that can signal codependency.
What is rescuing, controlling, or people-pleasing?
What role does honesty play in building trust?
What is it shows reliability and integrity?
How can you build new connections in recovery?
What is attend meetings, events, or volunteer?
Constant walking on eggshells may indicate this in a relationship.
What is emotional instability or toxicity?
Non-verbal cues like facial expressions and body language make up this much of communication.
What is 70-90%?
How can recovery support breaking codependent patterns?
What is learning self-worth, boundaries, and independence?
Share one trust-building goal for a relationship in your life.
What is [client-generated answer]?
What are 3 qualities of a healthy support person?
What is trustworthy, respectful, and encouraging?