Relationships
Men and Feelings (YAY FEELINGS) (SAY YAY)
Intimacy
From thee teachings of Javier:
Spirituality
Other
100

True or false: Healthy relationships are important in recovery.

True. 

100

T or F: Men can have feelings and express them.

True. 


100

Intimacy is not just about...

Physical closeness, but emotional vulnerability, trust, and connection.

100

The name of the guy that put half of you to sleep during the spirituality discussion: 

Dr. Gabor Mate

(If you say Javier it goes in your report.)

JK

100

Javier will not: 

Call you out if you are not engaged in group, but it will be reflected on your reports.

200

Healthy relationships provide...

Emotional support, reduce feelings of isolation, and rebuild trust.

200

The role of emotions in recovery. 

Emotions are seen as important signals in the recovery process, and understanding them can help men better navigate challenges.

200

The disease of addiction can lead to: 

Isolation, distrust, and detachment from others. 

200

What program / groups emphasize spirituality? 

12-Step Groups (Or other related groups)

200
Javier is cool and all, but who are some other people you can go to if you need to talk? I WANT SPECIFICS.

Emily, Bri, Courtney, and Kimberly

300

Name 3 out of the 5 key elements of a healthy relationship.

What is: mutual respect, effective communication, boundaries and trust, emotional support, and accountability

300

Cultural conditioning is important to understanding in recovery for men because...

Men are often taught to suppress vulnerability, making it harder for them to express sadness, fear, or even joy.

300

This is always important before sharing difficult thoughts and feelings.

Consent

300

Some practices that tie into spirituality: 

Meditation, prayer, or mindfulness

300

CRJ stands for: 

Community Resources for Justice

400

The barriers to a healthy relationship. (Name 3).

What are emotional barriers, communication barriers, trust issues, substance use, fear of intimacy, and gender expectations and social norms.

400

Knowing your feelings are important in recovery because

Men won't feel discouraged to express themselves, seek emotional support, attend treatment

400

When relapse occurs, it can disrupt ___ and cause ___

Intimacy, and cause further emotional distance

400

Spirituality in addiction recovery is about finding...

Meaning, connection, and inner peace beyond physical healing.

400

Which word in the dictionary is spelled incorrectly?

Incorrectly.

500

Name 3 gender expectation and social norms and how it impacts men in recovery.

What is: Not showing weakness, being the provider, avoiding emotional expression. It creates pressure to conform to masculine norms. 

500

"Toxic masculinity" and how it limits emotional vulnerability.

Toxic masculinity is an attitude or set of social guidelines stereotypically associated with manliness that often have a negative impact on men, women, and society in general. The term "toxic masculinity" isn't meant to imply that the idea of masculinity in itself is inherently bad.

500
Each letter in COTE stands for: 

Consent, Observation, Thought, and Emotion

500

T or F: Spirituality always ties into religion.

F

While religion can be a part of someone's spirituality, it isn't always the case for everyone. Spirituality for some can involve personal growth, mindfulness, or a sense of purpose. 

500

____ is so amazing, talented, awesome, and the best facilitator of any group in the entire world. 

Javier 

(Any other response will be reflected on your report.)

JK

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