Recovery
One benefit someone might notice when starting recovery.
(open answers): better health, feeling more in control, less stress, more energy, others?
They score these in sports, and you need to have them in your life to make progress
Goals
Talking, Listening, Sharing, Expressing are forms of _____________.
Communication
Dory in Finding Nemo says "Just keep ________."
Swimming
If You Could....
Learn any skill, what would it be?
The commonly most used substance in the US is _______.
Alcohol
True or False? Isolation is considered a high-risk behavior in early recovery.
True
This term describes giving yourself grace and understanding when you make mistakes.
Self-compassion
True or False? Recovery documentaries can help reduce stigma about addiction.
True
Would You Rather?
Be able to fly or be invisible?
Another source of support that can be utilized outside of treatment:
Social support, other professionals, pets, others?
"I always mess things up" "I'm not good enough" "I can't handle this" are examples of:
Negative self-talk
True or False? Self-care is about pampering yourself only.
False
Famous actress and singer from Disney Channel's Camp Rock. This celebrity has struggled with cocaine, opiate and alcohol use. She is currently an advocate for recovery and mental health.
Demi Lovato
A movie or TV show genre; but also something that is not good to have in your life consistently.
Drama
Taking more of a substance to achieve a more desirable effect and feeling the need to increase usage happens when someone's body builds a _________.
Tolerance
What are two social situations that are high-risk for someone in early recovery?
Parties and bars
Definition – “freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others”
Independence
Character from Breaking Bad that struggles with methamphetamine use
Jessie Pinkman
Tell the group....
about something that you feel very strongly about
Inner drive, focus and desire, that brings about positive change and achievement of goals:
Motivation
Name a real life challenge that can affect stress, productivity or self-care.
Financial issues, legal, relationships, health, work, housing, etc.
The ability to bounce back especially after something difficult:
This world famous movie star died in 1962 from a barbiturate overdose which some say was accidental, some say was suicide and others say was murder
Marilyn Monroe
Agree or Disagree?
Sometimes we say “I don’t care” when we really don’t care but other times we say “I don’t care” because we are afraid or embarrassed to let others know we really do care – Do you agree or disagree and why?