Defense Mechanisms
Refusal to accept the reality of a situation.
Denial
Today's just for today was about:
Rebellion
_______ can be a trigger for many people in early recovery
(Money, people, places, relationships, etc...)
In order to process difficult emotions, ______ can be helpful if you are unable to to verbalize it
Journaling
What were some warning signs of substance abuse within this case?
(Societal pressure, wealth, power, etc)
An attempt to make up for a weakness in one area by excelling in another area
Compensation
_________ allows us to uncover, evaluate, and alter our rebellious patterns
The inventory process/personal inventory
This is the first level of care in treatment:
Detox
What is one example of practicing mindfulness?
(Yoga, Meditation, listening to sounds)
Within the Murdaugh family, Paul was described as the ______ of the family
"Black sheep"
Directing feelings at someone or something other than the source of those feelings
Displacement
Holding on to __________ can lead us away from our program of recovery.
Resentments
This is the first step:
We admitted we were powerless over our addiction and that our lives had become unmanageable.
True of false: Every coping skill is healthy
False!!
Substance abuse is also a coping skill (an unhealth one)
It appears that Paul's family and friends ______ him
Enabled
Holding back feelings
Repression
Automatic rejection of _______ seems to be a troubling character defect for many addicts.
Authority
You need to set firm _____ during early recovery
Boundaries
Name 2 healthy coping skills
Talking to a friend/therapist, Journaling, exercise, meditation, etc
South Carolina
Transforming unacceptable behaviors into acceptable ones
Sublimation
"We need not lose ______ when we become rebellious."
FAITH
Daily _____ are helpful in setting a positive tone for the day
Affirmations
Name 2 unhealthy coping skills
Fighting, avoiding, using alcohol/drugs, excessive sleep
Paul's BAC was ___ the legal limit while driving the boat
3x