Relapse Prevention
Why is it important to have a support network?
Accountability, emotional sounding board, someone to help distract you and/or keep you safe.
What was the main character's name?
Gwen
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Name 3 mindfulness techniques.
Breathing exercises, 54321, body scan, etc.
What are boundaries?
Boundaries are clear limits a person sets to protect their emotional, physical, and mental well-being in relationships and situations.
What is the difference between internal and external triggers?
External: People, places, and things that make us think about using/experience cravings.
Internal: Thoughts and emotions that cause to want to use.
What was Gwen drug of choice?
Alcohol
What is the acronym for Alcoholics Anonymous?
AA
How does loneliness affect recovery?
When someone feels lonely, their brain’s reward system can start craving comfort or relief. This can trigger cravings or a desire to return to familiar coping patterns and use.
Name three signs of ignored boundaries.
Over Enmeshment
Disassociation
Excessive Detachment
Victimhood or Martyrdom
Chip on the Shoulder
Invisibility
Aloofness or Shyness
Cold and Distant
Smothering
Lack of Privacy
What is the purpose of an emergency plan?
To help keep you motivated when a lapse occurs.
At what point did Gwen realize that her relationship with Jasper was unhealthy?
When he proposed with champagne
What is my name?
Tiana or "T"
What are the 3 parts of the CBT triangle?
Thoughts, feelings, behaviors
Why are boundaries important in recovery?
Because they protect sobriety, reduce stress and triggers, and support healthier, more respectful relationships.
What are the three stages of relapse?
Emotions, Thoughts, Behavior
What were Gwen's symptoms of withdrawal?
Disorientation, nausea, vomiting, tremors, and irritability
How long is a normal break during group?
15 minutes
What is a sponsor?
A trusted person with lived recovery experience who offers guidance, accountability, and support.
What is a safe and sober environment?
A place that supports recovery by minimizing exposure to substances, triggers, and unsafe or unhealthy behaviors.
Name three effective coping strategies.
Mindfulness, breathing, distraction, DBT skills, exercise, etc
Why did everyone clap after Gwen's outburst in group?
She was being vulnerable, expressing her emotions, and admitting that she was having a hard time.
Why is it important to have a relapse prevention plan?
It is a tool to rely on when feeling the temptation to use to help maintain sobriety.
What is the difference between internal and external motivation?
Internal motivation: personal values and desire for change
External motivation: outside pressures or rewards such as consequences, expectations, or incentives
Who is the first person you must set boundaries with?
Yourself