Mental health and Recovery

CBT

100

What does the acronym "CBT" stand for?

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

200

Thoughts affect emotions that effect what?

What is behaviors?

300

Core beliefs are...

What is a person's most central idea about themselves, others, and the world?

400

Name 4 common harmful core beliefs?

What is "I am weak, I am a loser, I am trapped, I am unloveable, I will end up alone, no one likes me, I am bad, I am worthless, I don't deserve to live, the world is dangerous, people can't be trusted, nothing ever goes right"?

500

What is the goal of CBT?

What is "to change the negative behavior to something more positive or neutral?"

Cognitive Distortions

100

What are cognitive distortions?

What is irrational thoughts that can influence your emotions?

200

The belief that one is responsible for events outside of their own control is what type of cognitive distortion?

What is personalization?

300

Provide an example of magical thinking

Magical Thinking: The belief that acts will influence unrelated situations.

400

Provide an example of a question you can ask yourself to combat a cognitive distortion?

Is there substantial evidence for my thought?

Is there evidence contrary to my thought?

Am I attempting to interpret this situation without all the evidence?

What would a friend think about this situation?

If I look at the situation positively, how is it different?

Will this matter a year from now? How about five years from now?

500

The following statement is an example of which cognitive distortion?

"At court today, the judge mentioned how I have been going to all my groups and doing everything right but then brought up one positive drug test that I had. I might as well just give up."

What is Disqualifying the Positive?

Stages of Change

100

What is the first stage of change?

What is precontemplation?

200

Someone returning their unwanted behavior is which stage of change?

What is relapse or return to use?

300

What stage of change is this?

"Larry is attending all his groups and AA meetings but is continuing to hang out at the bar after work"

What is preparation?

400

In order, what are the 5 stages of change?

- Precontemplation

- Contemplation

- Preparation

- Action

-Maintenance

500

The stages of change closely resemble the paragraphs in this poem

What is A Hole in the Sidewalk?

Mindfulness

100

What are your 5 senses?

What is...

- Touch

- Hear

- Smell

- Taste

- Sight

200

What is this coping skill?

Inhale 4 seconds

Hold 4 seconds

Exhale 4 seconds

Hold 4 seconds

What is box breathing?

300

If we are not in WISE mind, what other mind coulds we be in?

What is Emotional Mind or Reasonable Mind?

400

ACTION: Guide us through a quick progressive muscle relaxation 

Breathe in slowly

Tense your shoulders

On the exhale release

Breathe in... keep going

500

What does the acronym TIPP stand for?

What is 

Tip the temperature

Intense Exercise

Paced Breathing

Paired Muscle Relaxation

Recovery

100

True or False: 

Addiction recovery is solely based on willpower.

What is FALSE?

Addiction is a complex brain disease that requires professional medical and therapeutic intervention, not just willpower. While determination is important, addiction fundamentally alters brain chemistry and neural pathways, making it an overwhelming compulsion that cannot be overcome by willpower alone. True recovery involves professional treatment, support systems, and coping strategies to address the underlying biological and psychological components of the condition.

200

What is the king baby complex?

What is “I want what I want when I want it and I want it now”?

300

Loss of control, preoccupation, continued use despite harm, increased tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, neglecting responsibilites are all examples of...

What is common traits of addiction?

400

Name 6 risk factors in recovery

Individual and internal risk factors

• Mental health: Co-occurring mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD.
• Trauma: A history of trauma, such as abuse or neglect, can increase the risk of substance use as a coping mechanism.
• Difficulty with emotions: Trouble managing and coping with emotions, including both negative emotions like anger and sadness, and positive ones like excitement or joy.
• Low self-efficacy: A lack of confidence in one's ability to stay sober.
• Poor coping skills: An inability to use effective strategies to deal with stress and challenges.
• Genetics: A family history of addiction can increase genetic risk. 

Social and relationship risk factors

• Peer pressure: Pressure from friends or peers to use substances again.
• Relationship conflict: Conflict and dysfunction within the family or with a partner.
• Lack of supervision: A history of inadequate supervision, particularly in youth.
• Social isolation: Feeling lonely or isolated, which can make it harder to stay motivated. 

Environmental and situational risk factors

• Stress: Stress from work, relationships, finances, or other life events.
• Triggers: Being in high-risk situations that involve people, places, or things associated with past substance use, such as parties, specific locations, or even certain music.
• Easy access: The simple availability of drugs or alcohol.
• Unstable environment: A home environment that is stressful or unstable.
• Socioeconomic factors: Factors like poverty, unemployment, and community disorganization. 

500

Name 5 protective factors in recovery

• Positive self-esteem and sense of purpose
• Strong coping skills and problem-solving abilities
• Emotional regulation and self-control
• Financial stability and access to healthcare
• Optimism and hope for the future
• Stable and safe living environment
• Access to education and employment opportunities
• Limited exposure to substances and risky behaviors
• Positive cultural values and traditions that promote well-being
• Strong spiritual beliefs and practices
• Creative and artistic outlets