Anger and Communication
This is a secondary emotion
Anger
External
This group is friends of Bill W
Alcoholics Anonymous
I promise I'll do better if you just bring them/it back, is what stage of grief
Bargaining
People, places, and things are also known as...
Triggers
These are statements you use to help YOU communicate your anger in a healthy manner
I statements
These are what kind of obstacles: guilt over spending rent money on drugs/alcohol, shame over substance use, angry you missed a holiday/bday etc, loneliness
Internal
This group provides solutions to toxic relationships
Going on about your daily activities as if nothing happened, being numb, is what stage of grief
Denial
Sight, sound, smell, taste, touch are what type of triggers
Sensory
"it's your fault"
"You mess everything up around here"
"You are just too stupid to get it right"
Are types of what expressed anger
Blaming/Attacking
Expectations of Others (friends, family, employers, treatment) is known as a....
External Pressure
This group supports loved ones of addicts
Al-Anon
Easily irritated, anxious, frustrated, is what stage of gried
Anger
What is it called when you interrupt thoughts of using.
Thought stopping
" I hate you"
You stupid sone of a bishhhhh"
"I wish i never met you"
Are what types of expressed anger
Yelling/Screaming/Abusive language
This helps people in recovery not feel alone when managing stressful situations
Support systems/sober supports/social supports
You gain 12 of these when you work the 12 steps
Principles
Feeling lonely, sad, deep sorrow, not interested in things that used to make you happy, is what stage of grief
Depression
Imagine a light switch, when the switch is ON you experience cravings, when you turn the switch OFF you no longer have those cravings.
Only you have the power to move the switch
What type of relapse prevention exercise is this?
Visualization
Tension, goosebumps, grinding teeth, hot or red in the face; are what type of responses to anger
Biological/Physical
This helped you protect yourself from pain and stress when using.
Defense Mechanisms
This is something you can do to give back or build self esteem
Service
Tears become memories, goals become clear, happiness begins to blossom, is what stage of grief.
Acceptance
A healthy recovery requires not just a change in lifestyles but also a change in?
Behaviors