MAKING AMENDS
When making amends during recovery, this process can help both you and the other party
What is Healing
When coping with traumatic events, what 2 time periods can be negatively affected
What are the Present and the Past
When taking accountability in recovery, you are finally taking ownership of these areas
What are Actions, Choices and Thought Process
With relapse triggers and prevention, these can happen outside of you and inside of you
What are External Triggers and Internal Triggers
Truth or Lie: Drugs can help you drive better
Lie; they can impair one's reaction time, vision, and awareness
When making amends, you are engaging in 2 acts of growth by acknowledging your mistakes
What is Accountability and Responsibility
When coping with trauma, what 2 areas of a person will be negatively affected if not addressed
What are Emotional Stability and Mental Stability
When taking accountability in recovery, you are accepting responsibility for this
What are Past Actions without Excuses
With relapse triggers and prevention, these are an example of External Triggers
What are People who use substances, Old Environments, Encountering Stressful Life Events
Truth or Lie: Coping skills are the only tools that can help people in addiction
Lie; there are M.A.T. services, therapy, support groups
When making amends, in order for your words to mean well, you can engage in these 3 actions
What are Changed Behavior, Supportive Actions, and/or Being Honest
When dealing with traumatic events, these are some examples of this
What are Abuse, Loss, Violence, Sexual Assault, Accidents, Abandonment, Bullying...
When taking accountability in recovery, your growth as a person depends on doing this
What is Being Honest, Admitting Mistakes, and Willingness to Learn from your past
With relapse triggers and prevention, these are examples of Internal Triggers
What are Loneliness, Boredom, Anger, Depression
Truth or Lie: When engaging in connecting with sponsors/support peers, you should call them all the time
Lie; only call upon them to get you through a tough time dealing with triggers or to talk about dealing with urges to use or to ask questions about relapse prevention methods
When making amends, when you do apologize, you demonstrate this necessary acts of change
What is Growth and Sincerity
When dealing with traumatic events, a person will experience these emotions in no particular order
What are Fear, Anger, Grief, Shame, Anxiety
When taking accountability in recovery, when you do so, it helps rebuild this
What is Trust and Damaged Relationships
With relapse triggers and prevention, increasing this area of one's self can help with prevention
What is Self Awareness
Truth or Lie: Setting realistic goals, developing problem solving skills and setting boundaries can hinder individuals lives
Lie; it can empower individuals to make healthier choices and avoid relapse
When making amends, when the other person(s) might not be ready for direct contact, your next move is to try this
What is Indirect Amends (e.g., writing a letter, acts of service, texting to communicate, etc.)
When addressing one's trauma, these are the 2 main helpful areas of engagement
What are Coping Strategies and Seeking Professional Help
When taking accountability in Recovery, this is a big part of this way of life
What is Following Through on Recovery Commitments by attending meetings, practicing coping skills, setting goals, connecting with support systems for repeating past actions
With relapse triggers and prevention, you can use these powerful prevention tools to get you through tough times
What are Mindfulness Techniques, Calling a Support Person, Attending Meetings, Journaling, Maintaining a Structured Daily Routine of Productivity
Truth or Lie: It will be hot this weekend
Truth: Upper 80's to low 90's for the next 7 days-Stay Hydrated!