Coping Skills
What is a coping skill?
The methods a person uses to deal with stressful situations and urges/craving. These may help a person face a situation, take action, and be flexible and persistent in solving problems.
What are triggers?
People, places, objects, feelings, and times that cause cravings.
What are the 4 basic styles of communication?
-Passive
-Aggressive
-Passive Aggressive
-Assertive
List 3 positive affirmations.
There's a big ole list on the 1st page of section 7! Please tell me you found it!
What is Katy's favorite/weirdest snack?
Peanut butter on a grilled cheese sandwich
What is a diversion? And list 3 examples.
-go for walk/exercise
-cook/bake
-listen to music
-watch a movie
-call a friend
-journal
-go to a meeting
-art activity
What is an internal trigger?
Feelings or emotions
What are "I" statements?
"I feel ____ when ______"
What is shame?
Fear of not being accepted for who you are, how you behave, and what you value.
(ex. embarrassed, humiliated, or disgraced)
What does "G.L.A.D.S." stand for?
-Grateful
-Learned
-Accomplished
-Delight/Joy
-Self-Care & Sobriety Date
What is urge surfing?
-techniques for managing unwanted behaviors.
What are external triggers?
Places, activities, situations, people
What is active listening?
Participating in conversation actively rather than passively, like an audience.
What is guilt?
What is the circle of control?
I can only control my thought/behaviors/responses, and not those of others.
What are 3 different coping skills?
There is a list of 84 safe coping skills in section 6.....Please tell me you got this right!!!
What is an example of self-sabotaging behavior?
-Missing group
-Missing appointments
-Blaming others
-Placing unrealistic demands on yourself and providers (ex. therapist, doctors, psychiatrist)
What are 3 main components of active listening?
-Show you're listening
-Encourage sharing
-Strive to understand
What is the definition of a cognitive distortion?
An exaggerated or irrational thought pattern
What is a prevention plan?
Building awareness around the potential negative consequences of encountering high-risk situations and thoughts that may trigger use.
List 3 suggestions when building new habits?
-Start with small changes
-Tie new habits into other activities
-Differentiate between habits and goals
-Update you environment
-Track your habit
-Celebrate success
-Tell someone you are starting a new habit/accountability
-Some practice is better than no practice
List 3 inspirational/motivational quotes to help refocus your thoughts when experiencing a trigger or craving?
I HOPE you looked on the wall!
What are 5 styles of conflict management?
-Collaborating
-Competing
-Avoiding
-Accommodating
-Compromising
List 5 examples of cognitive distortions.
-All or nothing thinking
-Overgeneralization
-Mental filter
-Discounting the positive
-Jumping to conclusions
-Magnification/Minimization
-Emotional reasoning
-Should statements
-Labeling
-Personalization and Blame
True or False
Is what brings someone into treatment, the reason they stay in treatment?
FALSE