THOUGHTS
What is an automatic thought?
A thought that happens quickly without consciously choosing it.
Name three emotions
Happy, Sad, Annoyed
What is a trigger?
Anything that causes emotional distress, cravings, or unhealthy behaviors.
What is an I statement?
A respectful way of expressing feelings using "I feel..." instead of blaming others.
Name one healthy coping skill.
Examples include deep breathing, walking, journaling, meditation, talking to staff, exercising, praying, or listening to music.
Give one example of a negative automatic thought.
What is the difference between an emotion and a behavior?
Emotions are internal psychological and physiological responses, while behaviors are the external, observable actions taken in response to them
Name five common relapse triggers.
Name five common relapse triggers.
Name three qualities of assertive communication.
What is one warning sign that relapse may be approaching?
Name one cognitive distortion.
Anger is often a secondary emotion.True or False
True
True or False: Avoiding every trigger is possible.
False.
What are two examples of active listening?
What are three emotional relapse warning signs?
A client says
A client says
"I relapsed once so I'll never recover."
Which cognitive distortion is this?
Answer
All or nothing thinking
Give three emotions that might be hiding underneath anger.
What are the HALT warning signs?
What communication style respects both your needs and the other person's needs?
Assertive communication.
What should you do if you notice several relapse warning signs?
Think of one negative thought you have had recently.
Why is identifying your emotions important in recovery?Describe a situation where you reacted with anger but later realized another emotion was underneath. What was the hidden emotion?
Recognizing emotions early helps prevent unhealthy reactions, improves communication, supports healthy coping, and lowers relapse risk.
Name five healthy ways to respond to a trigger.
Name five healthy boundaries.
Name five things that belong in a relapse prevention plan.