Wellness
Recovery
Social
Living Skills
Self Advocacy
100

What can you do to help yourself when you are having an anxiety attack?

Deep breathing, counting, take a walk

100

How can you help yourself?

Go to meetings, read recovery literature, get a sponsor, ask for help

100

Are rewards or punishments more effective in recovery?

Rewards

100

Why is hygiene important?

It keeps you healthy.

100

What happens when we ignore our negative feelings?

They get worse

200

Name 2 positive emotions you should experience regularly and 2 negative emotions you should work on.

Trick question! Emotions are emotions. It is healthy to experience both positive and negative emotions.

200

What are benefits of joining programs for recovery?

Know you're not alone, give help, get help from others who have been through similar situations

200

Give an example of an unhealthy relationship.

Unequal power, poor communication, no respect, etc.

200

What are fixed monthly expenses?

The bills you have to pay (rent, power, water, etc.) that come at the same time every month.

200

What should you say to someone trying to get you to go to a place where you know you may slip into old habits?

No!

300

What organ detoxifies the body of alcohol and drugs?

Liver

300

Why do people wait to get help when they need it?

Fear rejection, not ready to admit they have a problem

300

What types of people should we avoid?

People who put us down

300

What is a good way to make sure you take your medication on time every day?

Set phone reminders or use a pill box

300

Give an example of negative self-talk and then turn it into positive self-talk.

Did they do it? Give them points!

400

What is physical tolerance?

You need more of the substance to get the same effect.

400

What happens to family members when someone chooses to get help?

It depends on the situation. Roles change and some family members dislike this. Other family members may be supportive.

400

When is separating yourself from another person necessary?

When there is a conflict that can't be resolved

400

Why is having a clean environment good for your mental health?

Host, did they get it right? Give them some points!

400

What is a "scapegoat" and how can you stop yourself from becoming one?

A scapegoat takes the blame for all problems. How can you stop yourself from becoming one?

500

What are the "happy" chemicals in our brain that are released when we exercise?

Endorphins

500

Why is having a support system in recovery important?

To make sure you are not alone, to help you on hard days, to keep you on the right path

500

What is an enabling relationship?

One where one of the people helps the other continue their self-destructive behaviors

500

Elect a member of your team to demonstrate how to properly wash themselves in the shower.

Face first, top to bottom

500

Recite the Serenity Prayer and explain why it relates to self advocacy.

The Serenity Prayer reminds us that there are things we can't change but that we do have the power to change some things and we can learn the difference.

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