Recovery Tools
Who is Chad B?
Chad is our new CPRS who is here and excited to help you all when you guys ask!
Adults should aim for this many minutes of moderate activity per week.
What is 150 minutes?
22 minutes per day
Talking kindly to yourself instead of self-criticism is called this.
What is self-compassion?
Avoiding high-risk people, places, and things is called this.
What is trigger avoidance?
Who is Devy? Where is Devy from?
Devy is one of our women's counselor! Devy is from Jamaica!
Writing down thoughts to process emotions is called this.
What is journaling?
Too much caffeine late in the day interferes with this.
What is sleep?
Up to 400 mg of caffeine per day is considered safe for most adults.
That’s about: 4 small cups of brewed coffee (8 oz each), or 2 “energy drinks,” or 8 cups of black tea.
PTSD stands for this.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
The term for a warning sign that relapse may be coming.
What is a red flag?
Who is Daniel? What is the sport Daniel played semi pro in?
Daniel is our culturally specific group counselor! Daniel played semi pro volley ball!
This short phrase summarizes a guiding principle in recovery (e.g., “one day at a time”).
What is a slogan?
This mineral is important for strong bones and is found in dairy.
What is calcium?
The brain’s chemical messengers that affect mood.
What are neurotransmitters?
Urges or cravings typically last this long if not acted on.
What is 20–30 minutes?
Who is Karina? What is Karina's favorite animal?
Clinical Supervisor/ counselors boss
Sharks
The 4th step in many 12-step programs involves this type of inventory.
What is a moral inventory?
The body’s main source of energy comes from this nutrient.
What are carbohydrates?
Panic attacks are often treated with this type of breathing.
What is deep breathing?
HALT stands for these four relapse risks.
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
Who is Matt? What job did her almost pursue instead of becoming a counselor?
Matt is a Co-Ed counselor for the Family program.
Matt was almost a pilot before becoming a counselor. He even clocked flight hours in a plane and helicopter!
SMART Recovery uses this kind of therapy approach.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / CBT?
Long-term substance use can damage this organ that filters toxins.
What is the liver?
The practice of focusing attention on the present moment
What is mindfulness?
Returning to substance use after a period of sobriety is called this.
What is relapse?
Who is Tara? What is one fun job Tara has done before becoming a counselor?
Tara is our Mental Heath Professional!
Tara worked for an independent record label and toured around with bands!