Boundaries
Purposes of setting healthy boundaries
Boundaries help define my sense of self worth and protect my physical and emotional space
The human bodies primary stress hormone
Cortisol
Part of the mid brain frequently discussed that is involved with emotion, memory and survival
Amygdala
This group provides support to family members of alcoholics.
Al Anon
Insanity is...
Doing the same thing and expecting different resilts
Setting a boundary is essentially saying this
No
(Saying no to this = saying yes to me and my values)
Prolonged levels of increased stress hormones affect which of the following areas of the body
Elevated stress levels effect nearly every system of the body
Part of the mid brain frequently discussed that plays an important role in consolidating short and long term memory
Hippocampus
Anyone can attend these meetings
Open meetings
You cant start a car with...
Two dead batteries
True or false Boundaries need to be maintained rigidly at all times
False Unless there is an ongoing safety concern boundaries can allow for change and be flexible
True or False
Eliminating stress is the primary goal of stress management strategies
False
Controlling or managing stress are more realistic goals
The two "primary emotions" frequently referenced in group discussions.
Fear (mobilization) and Love (safety)
Name one secular alternative to 12-step recovery programs
SMART Recovery, Rational Recovery, Secular Organization for Sobriety
Exercise, reading, talking with others, are examples of...
External coping strategies
"Making something that is important to me vulnerable to you" refers to this...
Trust
Hypervigilance, flashbacks and panic attacks are symptoms of...
PTSD Post traumatic Stress disorder
Sending signals from one area of the brain to another is accomplished by...
Neural pathways
City in which AA originated
Akron, Ohio
Gratitude, forgiveness, reframing and defusion are examples of..
Internal coping strategies
Boundary setting is an advanced form of this...
Assertive communication
Which system drives the "fight or flight response"?
Sympathetic nervous system
The "mid-brain" is also referred to as the...
Limbic system
The 12th tradition refers to concept of...
Anonymity
Death scrolling, procrastination, excessive sleep and isolation may be examples of...
Avoidant coping strategies