REPEATED PHRASES
MAIN GROUP TOPICS
SOME SUGGESTIONS
RELAPSE PREVENTION
BONUS QUESTIONS
100

What is your main problem?

A. Thinking, Feeling, People

B. Thinking, Feeling, Perception

C. Thinking, Framing, Perception

D. Thoughts, Feelings, Processing 

B. Thinking, Feeling, Perception


100

After accepting the foundations for recovery, what is the first action suggested to take?

Rewrite your life narrative.

100

What is the main point of meetings?

A. Finding a partner

B. Finding a fellowship

C. Learning how to be sober

C. Learning how to be sober

100

Where is the place to find a sponsor?

Meetings

100

What is the 'Fond' nickname of the AA book?

The Big Book

200

In my group expectations, what is the H.O.W acronym?

***BONUS***

Honesty, Openmindedness, Willingness

**200 Points: What are the other words that I really mean when I say those three words.


200

What are the two parts of someone that the Doctor's Theory state makes someone powerless?

A body that cannot tolerate the substance(s) and mind that will not let me stay away from the drug(s) of choice.

200

What is the MAIN Role of a Sponsor?

***BONUS***

Take sponsee through the steps.

**200 Points: Give me 2 roles that a sponsor does NOT play.

200

What are three activities that is suggested by 12-step that are musts do in order to stay sober?

A. Meetings

B. Steps

C. Build a relationship with my higher power

200

What word in the sentence below is missing below?

The contrary actions that I create should be _______ to my negative coping mechanisms.

Hint: Opposite of Impulsive.

Responsive

300

In my Riddle, what are on the log? 

AND

What's the main point of the riddle?

A. Frogs

B. A decision does not imply action.

300

True or False: Negative Coping Mechanisms will go away completely.

Hint: Little Red Riding Hood

***Bonus***

False

**400 Points: Can you tell me what the word is that means, the ability to create new neural pathways (thinking patterns) that produces ways to adapt in similar situations like developing positive coping mechanisms?

Hint: Plastic

300

True or False: The solution to my issues, more often than not, is to discover how I am seeing this situation, person, or event, as troubling.

T.

300

What constitutes a relapse?

***BONUS***

Thinking that may lead to using (obsessions, etc) that are not communicated or taken care of as well as the using of the substances.

**200 Points: How do I set off the Phenomenon of Craving?

300

Name 5 Anonymous Programs

AA, NA, HA, CMA, SLAA, PA, GA, DA, WA...

400

Fill in the blank words:

The Student becomes the _______.

Teacher

400

What is the difference between an Amends and an Apology?

Amend: To change, correct, or make right. Implies an action to correct, change, or make the situation righted. 

Apology: Similar, but often does not provide a plan of action or display this needed behavior to show someone who we are sorry.

400

Seeking a partner in recovery is a good idea when: 

A. Once I am sober for a few months.

B. There are no suggestions for dating.

C. After I have begun my ninth step.

D. Once I am over my Ex and I feel good about myself.

C. 

At minimum, we suggest a year of sobriety, but once I have begun to become truly a different person, only then it is a good idea. The amount of time is not necessarily relevant. Furthermore, my judgement of myself is not accurate so I probably shouldn't get into a relationship when I feel like it. 

400

What 'language' do I speak really well before coming into recovery?

Hint: Its not a real language.

Vicitmeeze

400

As stated, my only problem is the way I:

Think, Feel, and Perceive information.

What is the name of document that I read and talked about that stated what the solution to that problem would be?

Hint: It is read in most AA meetings.

The Promises

500

In terms of working with others, what is "our only aim"?

To be helpful.

500

What is the most important thing that we have to accept if we are to make real progress in the twelve step programs?


Answer: That truthfully, I am my only problem.

500

What is the name of the kind of prayer that I suggested would be best for us to do more than the others?

Self-forgetting

500

Which of the answers below is most likely to produce the best sober results:

A. Talking about my emotions with many sober friends and once I feel better, deal with the situation using my ideas.

B. Sit with my emotions and ask anyone for help once I've become clear on what the problem is.

C. Keep my emotions to myself until I feel better and then take action.

D. Be vulnerable with someone trustworthy who I know has a solution, take their direction(s), and assess their advice for its effectiveness in your life. 

D.

500

One of the surveys we took was based on the DSM-V. How many 'yes's' did you have to be considered someone with a severe substance use disorder.

***BONUS***

7 or more.

**200 Points: What was the other survey we took about?

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