Relapse Prevention
A plan of action that lists your triggers, coping skills, and your support network.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
The acronym used when completing a self-check in to see what could be wrong.
What is H.A.L.T.? (hungry, angry, lonely, tired)
Pre-contemplation, contemplation, action, maintenance
What are the stages of change?
What are boundaries?
Give an example!!!
A multi platinum artist, famous for his controversial lyrics and clever word play has roughly 12 years of sobriety under his belt. He accredits his sobriety to a 12-step program and a residential treatment program he attended.
Who is Marshall "Eminem" Mathers?
A stimulus that elicits a reaction that can lead to self-destructive behavior?
What is a trigger?
The four steps you can do when you encounter a trigger or craving.
What are the Four D's?
(Distract, Delay, Deep breathing, Drink Water)
Unhealthy thought patterns that lead to self-destructive behaviors.
What is "stinkin' thinkin"?
The four styles of communication ranging from unhealthy to healthy.
What is passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive, and assertive communication?
This piano playing performer has over 30 years of sobriety, is the sponsor of another well known celebrity, and is an outspoken advocate of recovery. He credits asking for help to be the start of his recovery process.
Who is Elton John?
A group of people who are supportive and help people utilize their healthy skills.
What is a support network?
Bonus: Name three people in your support network!
An acronym that describes a tool used to create realistic and manageable goals.
What are S.M.A.R.T. goals?
(Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-restraint)
The cognitive behavioral approach to changing unhealthy thinking patterns by identifying them, seeing if they are accurate, and changing them into healthy alternatives.
What is a "Catch It, Check It, Change it?"
Clearly set limits that are communicated consistently as opposed to being porous and rigid.
What is the difference between healthy and unhealthy boundaries?
This actor struggled with alcohol and drug addiction for years and even served time in prison because of his substance use. Famous for his portrayal of a super hero, today, he is one of the highest paid actors and credits a combination of 12-step programs, yoga, meditation and therapy with keeping him sober.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
An event where a person has a higher chance to make self-destructive choices.
What is a high risk situation?
Describe one coping skill used to calm down, and one coping skill used to channel anxious energy into.
Y'all better be using some kind of coping skills so this is a free answer spot
An almost instinctive behavior used to prevent us from harm but can create some long lasting self-destructive habits.
What are defense mechanisms?
Bonus: Name two defense mechanisms and how to make them healthier or more "mature"
A relationship (either romantic, platonic, or familial) where the person is unable to function independently. This is developed as a survival mechanism that turns maladaptive.
What is codependency?
This child actress turned movie star started abusing substances when she was just 9 years old and attended her first treatment center at 14. Famous for her role as both a little sister and an angel. She credits becoming sober by engaging in therapy.
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Who is Drew Barrymore?
Detail how you would say no to a high risk situation. Be specific.
How do we say imply the word "no" to high risk situations, including people, places, and things?
Sight, Touch, Hear, Smell, Taste
What is the five senses coping skill?
Procrastination, Denial, Avoiding opportunities, etc.
What is self-sabotage?
Bonus: Name ways to counteract self-sabotage!
Who are the Four Horsemen of Communication?
This actor rose to fame in the 90's where he publicly battled opioid addiction on one of the world's most popular TV shows. Now, he is sober after attending treatment 15 separate times and engaging in a 12-step program.
Who is Matthew Perry?