Angry Mommy
_____ is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
anger
Gentle parenting encourages parents to raise their children without _____,_____, and __________.
shame, blame, and punishment
The complete absence of substance use
Abstinence
Involves ensuring an overall healthy lifestyle that includes eating healthy, drinking lots of water, and getting plenty of exercise.
Physical (the body) – to live, move, and breath
set clear rules and expectations, provide discipline when necessary, and remain highly responsive to their children’s needs and emotions.
Authoritative Parent
__________ hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.
aggression
_______ is crucial to the development of children as it supports their autonomy and emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
Empathy
One of the more popular addiction recovery terms used to describe the book Alcoholics Anonymous, also referred to as the “basic text.” The foundational book of the AA program outlines the 12 steps, and 12 traditions, and includes personal stories of recovery.
Big Book
Might include setting clear boundaries on your time and energy.
Emotional (heart) – to love, care, and be in relationship with yourself and others
This parenting style is strict and focuses on obedience without question.
Authoritarian Parent
_________ identifies exactly what you want without making others feel bad or crossing boundaries.
assertive
Established limitations creates parameters that support consistency.
Healthy Boundaries
Excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner that is to a person's detriment. This can be a partner who requires support due to illness or addiction
Co-Dependence
Give attention to things that are in your control (your sphere of influence). Take time for personal reflection. Notice your inner experiences, thoughts, and feelings. Cultivate self-awareness through things such as journaling,
Psychological (the mind) – to learn, think, and grow
very lenient with rules and boundaries, often allowing a child to do whatever they please.
Permissive Parent
Your feelings are your feelings, and your feelings are _____
Valid
Focuses on making a child suffer for breaking the rules.
Punishment
Strategies aimed at reducing substance use as well as negative consequences associated with substance use.
Harm Reduction
Visualize, practice gratitude, spend time in nature, and be aware of the non-material aspects of your life.
Spiritual (the spirit) – to connect with essence, purpose, and meaning
neglectful or uninvolved parents want little to do with their children.
Uninvolved Parent
Responding to negative thoughts without giving them much thought is referred to as _________ ________.
Automatic response
The act of rewarding a positive behavior in order to encourage it to happen again in the future,
Positive Reinforcement
A stage in early recovery from addiction. This state involves feelings of excitement, confidence about recovery, euphoria, and elation.
Pink Cloud
Spoons are used as a metaphor and visual representation for energy rationing.
Spoons Theory
Centers around cooperation between parents and children. The main principles and techniques include empathy, respect, understanding, and boundaries.
Gentle Parenting