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PAWS stands for this.
What is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Science!
This is the length of time that trigger types of memories can last.
Acceptable answers are "at least 35 years of abstinence" but "forever" will be accepted.
The "SMART" in SMART Recovery stands for this.
What is "Self-Management and Recovery Training?"
The process for getting back into treatment at Gateway.
Call the toll-free number. Also acceptable is to speak with your counselor about residential treatment if you are presently in outpatient programming.
Describes a set of persistent impairments that occur after withdrawal from alcohol, opiates, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, and other substances .
What is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?
"PAWS" as an answer gets the points.
Name ten ways to cope with triggers.
You've got this. Facilitator will determine if you did ten distinctly different (or different enough) coping strategies.
The memories created related to substance use may cause triggers throughout a person’s lifetime, which suggests that recovery is ...
What is a lifelong process of managing triggers and cravings?
Indeed!
The 4th step reads ...
"Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves."
Each day goes twice to its knees, It picks up it's load with the greatest of ease, It walks through the day with it's head held high, and stays for that day completely dry.
What is a Camel?
Note: The camel goes for 24 hours without a drink. It's an AA symbol that isn't all that common in Chicagoland but is cute never-the-less. Getting involved in recovery groups gets Jeopardy point knowledge!
Name five symptoms of PAWS.
Answers might include: mood swings, tiredness, variable concentration, anxiety, variable energy, disturbed sleep, irritability, or low enthusiasm.
Other possibilities approved by facilitator.
Studies show that triggers that we are not consciously aware of still trigger the release of dopamine. Our unconscious mind does perceive it and react to it. Therefore, a fleeting memory or a glance that was not taken into awareness may still ...
What is lead to the release of dopamine and craving.
This is released when a memory related to use is triggered and this release then causes a release of dopamine which leads to an anticipation of the reward known as "craving."
What is glutamate?
The most important step that you've got to get right is the first step. It says ...
"We admitted we were powerless over alcohol [or our drug or behavior] — that our lives had become unmanageable."
A circular image that lists adjectives to help one expand on how they are feeling.
What is an Emotion Wheel?
PAWS lasts on average this long.
What is six months to two years?
Also acceptable would be "a few months to up to one to two years" because this language was in one of the handouts we used.
Name five words/phrases that might reflect sadness.
Answers might include lost, lonely, unmotivated, bored, tired (if related to your emotions and not your physical state), lost or feels about loss (grief), disappointed, left out, hurt, depressed, heartbroken, exhausted, numb, burnt out, isolated, purposeless, isolated, vulnerable, shame, or fragile.
When someone's motivation to live in recovery everyday decreases, then the motivation from the trigger is more likely to ...
What is lead to decisions that will lead to relapse either directly (i.e. choosing to use) or indirectly (i.e. reintroducing people, places, and things associated with past use).
This is Gateway's alumni- and current client-only social media platform to help people connect and support one another.
G-Connect or Gateway Connect.
Note: The app is G-Connect and the website is GF.GetCaredFor.com.
Explain the relationship between mindfulness and meditation.
Mindfulness encompasses many things. Meditation is a type (or a pathway to, so to speak) mindfulness.
Describe what is happening that causes PAWS.
Correct answer will reflect that over time the use of substances alters the person's experience and when ending said use the brain has made adjustments that cause the individual to experience these negative symptoms. Just as it took time for the brain to make these physical adjustments, it will take time for the brain to adapt to the absence of the substance.
Name five feeling words/phrases that might reflect joy. In other words, you could identify as one of these rather than feeling "good," "okay," or "fine."
Answers might include feeling seen, grounded, grateful, tender, having a sense of belonging, loved, free, feeling kindness, accepted, silly, caring or cared for, safe, intimate, calm, present, dignified, resilient, or connected. Or, how about happy?
Considering the Yerkes-Dodson Law, over time our ability to generate motivation to make and maintain a lifestyle change decreases, however, the motivation that is generated from triggers ...
What is "remains powerful?"
Yes, it does.
Name ten things that will disrupt group and are not only frowned up, but will be called out as the facilitator sees fit.
Answers might include side conversations, disrespecting others, turning off cameras, doing chores, using cell phones, watching TV, driving or not paying attention to group and one's peers, allowing others to be around when doing telehealth. I know you can name ten. I bet you got this one right.
Your homework for the weekend is ...
To attend at least one sober support meeting of your choice.
Note: Meetings that do not count are those held in the Recovery Home -- hit up an outside meeting on Zoom.
Bonus: 100 points if answer included to review your treatment plan (to get the objective and intervention done). If your answer included more than one meeting over the weekend as actually stated in your answer, 200 additional points.