Chaos
These are natural, especially during withdrawal
What are intense feelings
A core concept of ACT. To be aware of self, awareness of self. It is the part of you that is able to notice your own experience- without judgment.
What is the observer self.
A systematic script or too for asserting yourself, saying no, or setting a boundary.
DBT
What is DEAR MAN.
DESCRIBE, EXPRESS, ASSERT, REWARD, MINDFUL APPEAR CONFIDENT, NEGOTIATE
An unpleasant feeling, often experienced when an event is perceived as unfair or undeserved.
What is anger
A single use after a period of sobriety, NOT to be confused with a full return to an old pattern.
What is a lapse.
Recovery is NOT the first priority it is the..
What is ONLY priority
Taking effective action, guided by values
What is committed action
Emotions are what?
What are messengers.
A state of mind, a kind of perspective that accentuates and affirms life, while rejecting negativity.
What is gratitude.
One of the major reasons someone may return to using again..
What is loneliness
Name three harmful behaviors that family and friends may do for the addict
What are-
LIE, DENY and try to control
What is defusion
Rules and limits set within relationships, to let you, or others know what is or is NOT okay.
What are boundaries.
The most powerful influence(ers) in your life when it comes to choices about drug and alcohol are..
What are people.
Simply waiting and counting can be effective for this
What is controlling a craving.
The process of thinking favorably about our past using specific experiences
What is euphoric recall
What do you stand for? What desired qualities do you want to guide your journey? These give our life meaning, and purpose.
What are values
A history of relapse, family substance use/abuse, and dual diagnosis are examples of what?
What are risk factors
This is like an instant relief serum; releasing a neuro-chemical tonic that restores ease, pleasure and sense of peace.
What is being honest
The first symptom experienced and sign a substance problem is developing
What is increased tolerance
People, places or things connected with using are called what?
What are high risk situations
The ability to adapt to life’s difficulties while remaining true to one’s values. This skill consists of six key components.
What is psychological flexibility
This practice is based on the belief that acceptance and mindfulness are more adaptive than avoidance in response to the inevitabilities of life.
What is ACT.
It may have served you before, but often it functions as a mask or diversion tactic to distract you from facing a deeper issue.
What is procrastination
Inability to do this can cause us to do and say things we later regret, damage relationships or hurt our credibility with others.
What is emotional regulation