General Recovery
People, Places, or Things that cause people to have thoughts associated with substance abuse. What are these things called?
Triggers
What is associated with feelings of extreme sadness, low motivation, shame, guilt and or despair? What type of mental health issue?
Depression
Who founded Alcoholics Anonymous
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob
Present-moment awareness. An open and friendly willingness to understand what's going on in and around you- physically and mentally, and without judgment.
Mindfulness
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This increases as you continue to drink/use, requiring you to need more of your substance to feel the same high.
Tolerance
This is defined as doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different outcome.
Insanity
What was the organization that inspired a lot of AA's ideals and methods?
The Oxford Group
A daily practice that may alter the brain’s neural pathways, making you more resilient to stress. One would sit up straight with both feet on the floor. Close their eyes. Focus their attention on breathing and/or reciting a positive mantra such as “I feel at peace” or “I love myself.” Let any distracting thoughts float by like clouds. Remind yourself gently to get back to your focus.
What is Meditation?
What kind of cognitive distortion is this kind of thinking called? "Nothing every goes the way I want it to."
Overgeneralizing/Overgeneralization
Drugs cause this chemical in your brain to release more then normal amounts.
Dopamine
What are feelings of worry, racing thoughts, and restlessness signs of?
Anxiety
________ is the answer to all my problems today
Acceptance
When practicing mindfulness, how should one respond to intrusive thoughts and emotions?
Observe without judgment
The following is an example of __________.
"I am going to lose my job and then my housing and I will be homeless."
Catastrophizing/Predicting the Future
Practice healthy ____ to overcome cravings and triggers.
Coping Mechanisms
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
PTSD
God grant me the ________ to accept the things I cannot change, the _______ to change the things I can, and the _________ to know the difference.
Serenity, Courage, Wisdom
What does the acronym STOP stand for?
What is the basic premise of CBT?
Emotions are difficult to change directly, so CBT targets emotions by changing thoughts and behaviors that are contributing to the distressing emotions.
A written plan that helps you recognize the signs of relapse, avoid triggers, and prevent a return to chronic substance abuse
Relapse Prevention Plan
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (a sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and prolonged sadness)
Bi-Polar Disorder
The following passage is generally referred to as: _________
We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. That feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. Self-seeking will slip away. Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change. Fear of people and of economic insecurity will leave us. We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us. We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.
The Promises
What are the Four Goals of Mindfulness?
1.) To Reduce Suffering 2.) To Increase Happiness 3.) To Increase Control of your Mind 4.) To Experience Reality as it is
Who founded CBT
Dr. Aaron Beck