Relapse Prevention
This is what happens when start using alcohol or other drugs again
What is a relapse
Coping skills main purpose is
What is to calm you down and/or relapse prevention
Saying please, thank you and excuse me are called using
What is manners
An important part of communication, when someone is talking, someone else is...
What is listening
Other people's thoughts, other people's behaviors, other people's words
What are things I cannot control
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
What is HALT
Punching a pillow and watching TV are coping skills you can use where
What is at home
When interacting with others it is important to use these conversational skills
What is be respectful, listen politely, problem solve, etc.
When answering a questions or talking to someone, you need to use what kind of tone
What is respectful tone
"This isn't my problem," "I don't need to take this personal," and "I don't have to respond right now."
What is positive self-talk
"I can stay sober", "I am able to change" and "I can stay in control" are examples of these
What are positive affirmations
Setting boundaries, taking a bubble bath, vacation, or reading a book
What is self-care
Your friend asks you to go out with her that night, but then tells you something has come up and she can't go out. What should you do?
What is make plans for another night and accept change.
Examples of non verbal communication
What is sign language, body language, facial expression
Fast breathing, tension in neck and shoulders, clenching jaws or fists, and sweaty palms
What are anger warning signs
Something outside of you that puts you at risk for relapse
What is a trigger
Going to the gym, hiking, running, golfing, and kayaking
What is exercise
Specific areas where we may be sensitive
What are hot buttons
Two forms of communication
What are verbal and non-verbal
Willing to admit mistakes, naming a specific behavior, respecting personal space
What is healthy anger
A belief, emotion, attitude, or reaction to a situation that puts you at risk for relapse
What is an urge or craving
writing thoughts and feelings on paper as a means of self-expression and to relieve stress and anxiety
What are journaling
Understanding and feeling what others are feeling means
What is having empathy
The four styles of communication
What are passive, passive-aggressive, assertive, and aggressive
I feel sad when you don't listen because I'm trying to teach you and I want you to learn is an example of a
What is an I statement or I message