Perspectives
Self Esteem
Communication
Grown Up Slang
Kid Slang
100

Top three reasons clients list why they started using substances.

Trauma

Friends influence

Anxiety/Anger/Negative feelings

My parents' drug use

100

What is self esteem?

Belief in oneself and one's abilities!

Important in recovery to give kids confidence that they can make better choices and that they are worth it!!

100

When communicating with teens what is one of the most important things to allow them to do?

To "save face": Due to teens developing identities, they are extra sensitive to feelings of embarassment. 

Ex: "are our families and everyone gonna see this? Oh no, I'm gonna hide in the bathroom"

100

Take a chill pill!

Calm down!

100

Motion

Money/Status

"You ain't got no motion, you broke."

200

Why are parents afraid when they know their kids are using?

Afraid of what will happen:

Death

Jail

Bad Consequences

200

What helps people feel good about themselves?

Give them positive feedback/compliments

Doing good deeds/ Helping others

Sharing

Being able to do things

200

What is an "I statement?" and why is it helpful when people are in conflict?

It's a helpful way to communicate needs/problems without being attacking.

"I feel {feeling word} when {event} because {reason}"

"I feel sad when you eat my ice cream because I was really looking forward to it."

200

"Put them on front street" 


Told my personal business or called me out.

200

Brain rot

Low effort ridiculous/silly/meaningless content that makes us stupid. 

5th grader: "Skibidi toilet Rizz - SLICES: Tung Tung Chalalalalala."


300

Why do substance users sometimes stay in dangerous places, or places they know are not good for them?

Scared to leave

Unsure how they will be treated somewhere else

Believe their using buddies will protect them

Cause they are addicted to something and don't want to be away from it


300

What are some things that keep kids around negative influences?

Connections/acceptance from others even if they are negative influences. 

Feeling like it's normal for people to be that way

They've known them a long time, even before they were a negative influence.

300

What are some challenges to healthy communication when one or more people in a conversation are under the influence of substances?

Memory problems, aggression, drowsiness, inability to pay attention, lack of seriousness, manipulation, etc.

300

Gag me with a spoon!

That's disgusting!

300

"Turf It"

Swear on something to show you're telling the truth.

"I don't believe you..."

"On God it's the truth."


400

What do kids need/want from their parents to help them through recovery?

Connect with them

Invest in them during their time in treatment

Motivate them 

Be available

400

Who will show up in your child's mind as their "inner voice?" 

Can be critical or encouraging

Parents/caregivers/relatives

"The way you talk to a child becomes their inner voice."

400

What is something that communicates more than what we say?

WHAT WE DOOOOO!

We can watch the actions of others to understand their state of mind and values.

400

PHAT

Pretty hot and tempting

400

Six Seven!

Doesn't mean anything therefore it can mean anything, know what I mean?

"How tall are you?"

"Hahahahaha 6 7 hahahahah"

500

If kids are using they are often running away from what?

Feelings

Problems

People

LIFE!

500

How can I help my child do to build healthy self esteem?

Tell them what they're doing well and what you like about them.

Encourage them to achieve! Accomplishments help us feel proud of our abilities!

500

What should we do if a conversation escalates into an argument? 

Take a deep breath

Walk away

Listen

Take a break and return to the topic when calm

500

Ducky Shincracker

Good dancer

(1940's)

500

It's Giving

Describes the vibe of something

"It's giving desperate...."

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