Which DAS counselor was a preschool teacher before becoming a therapist?
When you feel like using, you should ask yourself whether you are H.A.L.T. What does this stand for?
Hungry, angry, lonely, tired
Name three healthy coping skills.
Playing the tape through, talking to your sponsor or trusted peer, move a muscle to change a though.
Name two treatment methods.
MAT, CBT, DBT, group therapy, individual counseling, 12-step groups, mutual support groups, etc...
Positive affirmations, increasing self care activities, challenge negative thoughts, etc.
Name one mental health case manager.
Taylor, Victoria, Kayla, Nicole, Rachel, and Rebecca. (Jimmy, Sara, Luke and Rachel D. do not count).
How long does an average craving last?
Ten to Fifteen Minutes
What should a relapse prevention plan include?
sober supports and their phone numbers, coping skills, triggers, relapse warning signs, and recovery goals.
Name and describe one grounding technique.
The 5-4-3-2-1 technique, naming the rainbow, the question game, etc.
What is a co-occurring disorder?
Any combination of two or more substance use disorders and mental disorders identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)
Name one of three staff members that play the flute.
Jean, Rachel and Mary
You should refer to your _________ often to recognize and avoid triggers
Which of these is a threat to your recovery? A.) hanging out with old friends that might still be using. B.) avoiding doctors appointments. C.) going back to old environments. D.) all of the above.
D. All of the above.
Name one specific mutual support meeting that you attend.
Have client provide the name of the AA, NA, SMART recovery meeting to be able to share with peers.
TRUE OR FALSE: relapse prevention skills can be used to decrease negative mental health symptoms.
True
Which staff member is one of five siblings?
Luke
What are external triggers? Please give an example.
People, Places, and Things.
Name one specific way you are going to protect your recovery over thanksgiving.
Example: not sitting next to triggering family members, making sure there is no alcohol in the house, doing something specific in regards to self care, taking a break from being around family.
What are ways to build a sober support network.
Go to meetings, Go to STAR/ Open Door to find a peer support specialist, find support groups on social media, etc.
What is a panic attack?
A sudden, overpowering fright response or feeling of terror for no known reason is an example of this.
Which staff member has been to over 30 dog shows?
Rachel D.
What is an internal trigger? Please give an example.
A thought or a feeling that can create a craving to use drugs.
What are the stages of relapse? Please explain each one.
What is a strategy that enables you to restore emotional balance and feel better about yourself without engaging in a risky or unhealthy behavior?
A healthy coping skill
What are the top three most common mental health diagnoses in 2022?
Anxiety affects 284 million people in the world.
Depression affects 264 million people.
Alcohol use disorder affects 107 million people.