CBT
The act of neglecting an anxiety provoking situation that begins to teach our brains that we can only cope with this problem by using this technique. It temporarily feels good, but long-term can create bigger problems.
The cycle of avoidance
The reasonable mind is driven by logic, the emotional mind is driven by feelings, and this is a middle-ground between the two. It is the synthesis of considering both emotions and rationality.
The wise mind
Two questions/answers: What is an example of a mutual support group that is based upon helping people who struggle with alcoholism? What is an example of a mutual support that is based upon helping people who struggle with all drugs, including alcohol?
AA/NA
Recovery is linear
False
When a person develops an addiction the brain starts to
change
Internal mental filters that increase our misery, fuel our anxiety, and makes us feels bad about ourselves or others. Negative or internal patterns of thinking.
Cognitive distortions.
This is a type of tolerance that can help you:
Distress tolerance
What is the name of the mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking?
Al-anon
No one can help me with my stress, I am all alone
False
Although the brain changes and begins to rewire through addiction, when remaining sober and going through healthy changes the brain can
recover
A behavior activation technique that involves taking tasks that seem overwhelming and breaking them into smaller, more achievable steps.
Successive approximation
Intense emotions and rapid mood changes can make it hard to relate to others. Knowing how you feel and what you want is an important part of building fulfilling connections. These skills combine listening skills, social skills, and assertiveness training to help you learn how to change situations while remaining true to your values.
Interpersonal effectiveness skills
What is Naltrexone and what does it help with?
Naltrexone is a medication that helps reduce Alcohol cravings. It can also be used for Opioid disorder.
Instant fixes for stress exist
False
This part of the brain takes in, sends out, and coordinates the brain's messages. It also controls many of the body's automatic functions, like breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, swallowing, digestion, and blinking.
midbrain
This is a mindfulness technique that focuses on tensing and relaxing different parts of the body creating a relaxation response.
Progressive muscle relaxation
At its core, DBT helps people build four major skills:
What are the 3 stages of relapse?
Mental, emotional, physical
Taking time for yourself every day is essential for coping with life
True
refers to the very front part of the brain located behind the forehead and above the eyes. It appears to play a critical role in the regulation of emotion and behavior by anticipating the consequences of our actions and inhibiting behaviors.
prefrontal cortex
An automatic physiological reaction to an event that is perceived as stressful or frightening. The perception of threat activates the sympathetic nervous system and triggers an acute stress response that prepares the body to freeze or flee.
Fight or flight response
This DBT acronym helps us learn to express their needs and wants in a way that is respectful to themselves and others, increasing the likelihood of positive outcomes.
DEAR MAN
What 3 categories do high-risk situations usually fall under
People, places, things
Glamorizing your past use is an example of mental relapse
True
When alcohol affects this part the brain, a person may find it hard to control his or her emotions and urges. The person may act without thinking or may even become violent.
prefrontal cortex