RECOVERY
COPING SKILLS
HEALTHY HABITS
MEDICATIONS
SUPPORTS
100

This means getting better and working toward a life that feels meaningful to you.

What is Recovery?
100

Taking slow deep breaths is a coping skill for this.

What is Anxiety?

100

Getting enough sleep is part of this.

What is a healthy habit?

100

You should take medication the way it is written by your…

What is doctor, prescriber, or provider?

100

Name one place a person can get support.

What is therapy, group, family, friends, NA/AA, NA, Riverwind or community services?

200

This can help you stay on track with your recovery.

What is a routine, coping skill, medication, or support?

200

Name SOME grounding skill.

What is 5-4-3-2-1, deep breathing, noticing sounds, or holding ice?

200

Eating meals and drinking water can support this.

What is physical and mental health?

200

If a medication is making you feel sick or too tired, you should do this.

What is tell a nurse/staff or talk to your doctor/provider?

200

Peers in group can help by doing this.

What is listening, encouraging, or sharing support?

300

Recovery can include making healthy changes in this.

What is your daily routine?

300

Going for a walk can help improve this.

What is mood, stress, or anxiety?

300

Taking a shower, brushing teeth, and changing clothes are examples of this.

What is hygiene or self-care?

300

Medication can help manage these.

What are symptoms?

300

A person you trust and can talk to is part of your…

What is support system?

400

This can help you track your progress by writing things down.

What is journaling?

400

Talking to staff or a trusted person is a healthy way to do this.

What is ask for help or get support?

400

Moving your body, like stretching or walking, can help improve this.

What is mood, stress, or overall wellness?

400

Stopping medication suddenly without talking to your provider can be this.

What is unsafe or risky?

400

This skill helps you tell others what you need in a respectful way.

What is communication or self-advocacy?

500

These are somethings that can give a person hope during recovery.

What is support, progress, faith, family, peers, or personal goals?

500

This skill involves stopping, taking a breath, and thinking before reacting.

WHAT IS STOP?

  • S — Stop: Freeze. Do not react, speak, or act on an emotional urge.
  • T — Take a step back: (Sometimes taught as Take a breath). Physically or mentally remove yourself from the immediate pressure and breathe.
  • O — Observe: Notice what is happening inside your body and outside in the environment without judging it.
  • P — Proceed mindfully: Choose your next step thoughtfully. Ask yourself what actions align with your long-term goals.


500

Speaking up respectfully about what you need is called this.

What is self-advocacy?

500

This term describes an unwanted effect that can happen when taking a medication, such as tiredness, nausea, or dizziness.

What is a side effect?

500

This means setting limits with others to protect your well-being and maintain healthy relationships.

What are healthy boundaries?

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