Healthy Relationship Skills

Healthy vs Toxic

100

A relationship where both people feel safe, valued and supported

healthy relationship

200

A relationship that can trigger cravings, induce shame and codependency is this

toxic relationship

300

Encouraging someone to stay clean, go to meetings and stay active in their recovery is a sign of this

support 

400

One person always takes and the other gives. This is called a __ relationship

one-sided or codependent

500

Staying in a toxic relationship out of fear or guilt is often tied to this emotional barrier

low self-worth or fear of being alone

Respecting yourself and others

100

The first step to earning respect from others is doing this

respecting yourself

200

Taking care of your own needs without guilt is called this

self-respect or self-care

300

Judging someone because of their past (rejection) is the opposite of this

acceptance or non-judgment

400

Respecting others means letting them make their own choices without doing this

controlling or judging them

500

You show respect in conversations by doing this

listening without interrupting, eye contact

Boundaries in recovery

100

A personal rule that protects your recovery and mental health

boundary

200

Not hanging out with people who use drugs or alcohol is an example of this

setting a boundary

300

If someone pressures you to break your boundaries, you should

walk away or reinforce your boundary

400

Boundaries aren't mean, they are a sign of protecting

your health/relationships, self-respect or self-awareness

500

Give an example of a boundary that will protect your recovery: 3 people answer

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Red Flags in Relationships

100

Someone who constantly lies or hides things is showing this red flag

dishonesty

200

A person who tried to isolate you from your support system is doing this

manipulation or controlling behavior

300

Refusing to take responsibility and always blaming others is this red flag

lack of accountability

400

Making you feel guilty for focusing or prioritizing your recovery is a sign of this

emotional manipulation or toxic relationship

500

When someone uses your past against you to control you, it's called this

emotional abuse or gaslighting (manipulation)

Communication

100

This type of communication is calm, honesty and respectful

assertive communication

200

Expressing your needs clearly and directly helps you avoid this

resentment or conflict

300

Give an example of healthy communication and boundary setting using an I statement: 3 people answer

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400

In recovery, open and honest communication helps build this

trust

500

A good way to end a heated conversation without escalating is to do this

take a break, pause, walk away, return later