Stress
The degree to which you feel overwhelmed or unable to cope as a result of pressures that are unmanageable.
What is stress?
This famous tattoo artist is celebrating ten years sober from alcohol. She also has her own line of makeup.
Kat Von D.
Having both a mental health disorder as well as substance use disorder.
What is dual diagnosis?
This movie follows a pilot who struggles with alcoholism and miraculously crash-lands his plane after a mechanical failure. An investigation soon leads to questions about his drinking while flying planes. Starring Denzel Washington.
Pilot
What does Step 11 say?
Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
What is the first step of stress management?
Identify the source(s) of your stress.
This famous skateboarder and prankster has been sober for six years sober from heroin.
Brandon Novak, from Jackass.
A feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong, etc. whether real or imagined.
What is guilt?
This comedy biography follows a famous band from the 80s, and specifically the co-founder and bassist's struggle with heroin. Hint: think of a number between one and ten.
The Dirt, narrated by Nikki Sixx from Motley Crue.
What does Step 12 say?
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics/addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
What are some short term effects of stress?
Headache, muscle tension/pain, chest pain, racing heart beat, fatigue, upset stomach, higher blood pressure, shortness of breath.
This famous lead singer (and his notably large mouth) is celebrating 11 years of sobriety from drugs and alcohol. Hint: Walk This Way or Dream On.
Steven Tyler, of Aerosmith.
A basic feeling of inferiority. Involves the perception of oneself as a failure or feeling unacceptable to others. Feeling flawed, unworthy, or not good enough.
What is shame?
This documentary follows the life of Brian "Head" Welch and his journey to sobriety.
Loud Krazy Love
TRUE/FALSE: Once you complete Step 12, you are recovered for life and do not need to do any additional work.
FALSE.
What are some long term effects of stress?
Depression, anxiety, heart disease, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, acne, psoriasis, eczema, permanent hair loss, etc.
This author has become famous mostly for his horror novels. He has been sober from alcohol since the 80s.
Stephen King, author of IT, Cujo, The Shining, and many more.
How can you avoid guilt turning into shame?
* REMEMBER * - We are all human and make mistakes, that alone does not make us less of a person.
This documentary explores the stigma of the 23.5 million Americans living in long-term recovery.
The Anonymous People
TRUE/FALSE: AA/NA may not work for every person.
TRUE.
How do you cope with stress?
(List any type of personalized stress management.)
This lead guitarist of a famous metal band has been sober for 8 years from drugs and alcohol. Hint: vegetable.
Brian "Head" Welch from Korn.
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
What is stigma?
This movie follows a musician who helps a young singer find fame as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. Hint: Shallow
A Star is Born
What is the name of the person we watched talk about her experience with the 12 Steps and their therapeutic value?
Dr. KJ Foster.