Relapse Prevention
what 3 things should you avoid to help prevent relapse or continued use potential?
people
places
and things!
What are the 3 types of triggers?
Internal, External and sensory
provide 3 healthy coping skills?
- journaling
-walking/exercise
-attending support groups
- talking to my therapist
- deep breathing
- mediation
what type of cognitive distortion is this?
"I am a loser"
labeling
what is box breathing? show how to do it!
Box breathing is a deep breathing technique that can help with stress, mood, and emotional control.
How to do box breathing
what is the difference between a lapse and a relapse
lapse- one time event
relapse- returned to old behaviors
what is a high risk situation?
What are high-risk situations?
● Situations that trigger a want to use
● Situations in which you are in a place you used to use/commit crimes/hang out with friends that used/bought drugs/etc
● Situations in which substances are easily available
● Situations in which you are with or around people who are using/you used to use with
● Situations that are most likely to lead to a lapse/relapse
provide 3 examples of maladaptive coping skills?
- binge eating
- drugs/ alcohol
- gambling
- aggressive outburst
- isolation
what type of cognitive distortion is this?
Jamie decided that he wasn't going to ask his boss for a raise because he already knew that the answer was going to be "no", so why even try?
Fortune telling
When you predict events will unfold in a particular way, often to avoid trying something difficult. The expectation that a situation will turn out badly without adequate evidence
name 3 outside support groups (NA/AA/CA only counts as one)
NA/CMA/CA/MA/AA
Life ring
smart recovery
advocates for recovery
celebrate recovery
phoenix multisport
Dharma recovery
what are the 3 different stages of relapse?
emotional
mental
physical
what is the number one high risk situation?
negative feelings
what are the four different types of communication?
Passive
Passive- aggressive
agressive
assertive
what type of cognitive distortion is the following?
"If I fail this test, I'm a complete failure in life."
What is "All-or-Nothing Thinking"?
anger is called a _____ emotion? why?
secondary emotions
because there are feelings underneath the emotion of anger.
what does SMART goal stand for?
specific, measurable, achievable, relevant or realistic, and time-bound.
there are two different types of social pressures. what are they? and give examples of both
The social pressure can be indirect or direct
what are the 4 types of coping?
1. Problem-focused coping
2. Emotion-focused coping
3. Meaning-focused coping
4. Social coping (support-seeking)
What is emotional reasoning?
This cognitive distortion is a way of making feelings into facts. Any feelings is perceived that it is true/accurate even if it is not.
what does HALT stand for?
hungry
angry
lonely
tired
what are the 5 stages of change?
Name the eight high risk situations
Negative Feelings
Social Pressures to drink or use
conflict with others
cravings to use
pleasant emotions
physical discomfort
testing personal control
having fun with others
What are the 4 A’s of coping?
what type of cognitive distortion is displayed here?
Darlene came into work one morning and had a note on her desk to speak to her supervisor as soon as possible. She began to panic and think: "Is she mad at me? What does she want to talk to me about? I am sure I'm getting fired! Then I'll lose my house since I can't pay the bills!"
Catastrophizing
Seeing only the worst case scenario in any situation. This often leads to indecision, anxiety, fear, worry, and panic.
how many legs does a grasshopper have?
6 legs!