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External Motivation can be helpful when you are stuck because it can provide:
• A push from the outside to get you going
• A pull toward outer space
• Skin irritation
• Roadblocks
A push from the outside to get you going
Which of these phrases best describes a real escalator as well as the Escalator method
• Take it two days at a time •
Just give up and go home
• Keep moving forward and upward
• Just for next Tuesday
Keep moving forward and upward
Based on what we know scientifically about addiction, it makes sense that it is a chronic brain disease
• False
• True
True
Regardless of beliefs, one thing about spirituality that everyone needs and desires in life is...
• A sense of purpose and belonging
• To be famous
• Harsh vengeance on every one of your enemies
• Unlimited power
A sense of purpose and belonging
Everyone has something that they can teach us...
• False
• True
True. Even people who we dislike or disagree with can teach us things at times if we remain open to learning. Also, when we see someone is following a negative course, we can still earn what not to do and learn what to make sure to stay away from. Our attitude about learning from others is very important
Internal Motivation is the positive drive to change that comes from:
• Your probation officer
• Your mother
• Your car
• Within you
Within you
Which of these words is necessary for UNDERSTANDING to gain insight
• Empathy
• Resistance
• Confusion
• Pizza
EMPATHY!!!
Empathy means understanding. To gain insight we need to practice trying to understand ourselves and others
When it comes to substance use therapy, MAT stands for...
• Managing Alternative Trials
• More Anonymous Treasures
• Medication Assisted Treatment
• Maximum Animalistic Tendencies
Medication Assisted Treatment
When you start making progress in treatment, your values and priorities may start to change
• False
• True
True
As our values change, soon our behaviors follow and start to change for the better as well
All of the following are good in group therapy except for...
• Encouragement
• Honesty
• Open-mindedness
• "Drama"
"Drama"
Insight is basically the same as...
• Anger
• Self-Awareness
• Intelligence
• Confusion
Self-awareness
Spirituality at its most basic level involves:
• Rituals and traditions
• Finding a lost unicorn
• Blind faith
• Searching for meaning in life
Searching for meaning in life
Which one of these qualities is part of having a positive attitude?
• Humility
• Arrogance
• Cockiness
• Vanity
Humility
Everyone who enters substance use treatment is ready to change
• False
• True
False
Being ready to change is great, however people may often start substance use treatment programs because someone else is first pushing them into treatment. That is okay because a person can gain insight and motivation in treatment even if that person is unsure about being ready to change at the outset. We all can build our readiness to change when surrounded with support and encouragement
In group therapy it is helpful to find a balance between...
• Sharing and listening
• Smoking and vaping
• Arguing and silent treatments
• Lying and denying
Sharing and listening
You must always admit you are an addict in order to start making progress
• True
• False
False
– Admitting that you are an addict, can be very helpful. However, this too is not a requirement for progress especially early on in the process. You cannot force someone to admit that they are addicted to anything, rather each person must draw their own conclusions based on support, wisdom and experience.
This word starts with a V and describes what is IMPORTANT to YOU
• Visitors
• Values
• Vivaciousness
• Vexation
VALUES!!!!!!
Thinking before acting is one of the best ways to avoid a lot of unnecessary life problems
• False
• True
True
Which of the following is something you should never focus on in a substance use treatment program?
• Working with family to improve communication
• Therapy or medication for mental health
• Healing from past trauma
• Finding new people to date in the groups
Finding new people to date in the groups
If you relapse or have a major setback after a period of progress then all is lost and you are back at square one
• False
• True
False. The experience and wisdom gained along the way does not go away if you experience a setback or relapse. All is not lost
Which of the following is NOT needed to start making positive changes with addiction
• Motivation
• Tools and Skills
• Insight
• Hitting Bottom
Hitting Bottom
If you are doing well for a while, then experience a setback, the best thing to do is:
• Keep it to yourself
• Pretend it never happened and ignore it
• Tell someone whom you trust about what happened
• Get a new pair of shoes
Tell someone whom you trust about what happened
Which of the following is NOT an example of a coping skill
• Positive Self Talk
• Relaxation
• Calling a Friend for Support
• Lashing out when you are angry
Lashing out when you are angry
Which of the following is not an effective way to help addiction?
• Compassion and understanding
• Shaming and confronting
• Support
• Looking for the good in yourself and others
Shaming and confronting
Which of the following is not helpful in group therapy? • Courtesy and respect
• Empathy and understanding
• Judgement and criticism
• Listening and learning
Judgement and criticism