relapse prevention
a. Living with a family member who uses. b. Hanging out with old friends. c. Not having a support system. d. Thinking it is o.k. to use just once. e. All of the above.
What might be a threat to my relapse prevention?
people
places
things
what are external triggers?
To fall back into a previous condition, especially after a partial recover from illness.
the tool that focuses on patient goals and progress in treatment?
what is a treatment plan?
act out explaining a frustration using i statements.
i feel... when... this is a potential solution...
a phrase that is not useful in Relapse Prevention: a. Demand Self-Perfection. b. First Things First. c. One day at a time. d. This to Shall Pass.
a. demand self perfection
a thought or a feeling that can create a craving to use drugs
what is an internal trigger
the capacity to endure continued subjection to something without adverse reaction.
what is tolerance
actions like calling a sponsor, talking to family, going to a meeting, exercise, listening to music, etc...
what are actions that can help prevent relapse?
list out 3 things that are in our control vs 3 things that are outside of our control
did we try to control others? our environment? natural occurrences? the future?
acronym for SMART goals
what is specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time oriented
true/false
triggers can happen without the person being aware of it at the time
true: studies show that thoughts to use can be triggered by images without the person recognizing what they are seeing at the time. The "go" system can start before the "stop" system has time to suggest otherwise
another name given to the following thinking errors: Magnification/Minimization, mind reading, Black and White thinking...
what are cognitive distortions?
true/false
if you have cravings you automatically have an addiction
false
While a craving is a powerful desire, addiction is the continued use of a substance or engagement in a behavior regardless of negative impacts such as problems in relationships, health problems, or even harm. Cravings are one sign of an addiction problem.Oct 18, 2022
list 3 positive affirmations to tell yourself throughout your recovery
how did it feel to say them out loud?
a distress tolerance skill that helps individuals accept reality as it is, even if it's unpleasant or difficult
what is radical acceptance?
what can you apply radical acceptance to in your recovery?
type of action that occur when an individual is not actively thinking about using substances but their emotional state and behaviors set the stage for a future relapse
what are addictive behaviors//emotional buildup?
unpleasant physical reaction that accompanies the process of ceasing to take an addictive drug.
what is withdrawal?
(name symptoms)
a technique that helps reduce stress and anxiety by systematically tensing and relaxing different muscle groups in the body
what is progressive muscle relaxation?
name a benefit
GROUP ACTIVITY
everyone go around and say one thing that someone in the program has said/done that made a positive impact on your experience here
(doesnt have to be in the room)
How does it feel to acknowledge the impact that strangers can have on you?
How do you feel like your ability to build connections has changed while being here?
4 rules to break a bad habit
what are
reduce exposure (the cue)
make it unattractive (the craving)
make it difficult/increase the friction (response)
make it unsatisfying (reward)
old thoughts/behaviors start to creep back into a recovering person's thought process.
-"I can have just one", "It will be different this time", "I'm doing so much better now", "I've learned my lesson"
what is a warning sign/stinkin thinkin
this is a neurotransmitter that stimulates pleasure and motivation in the brain
what is dopamine?
strategies that focus on conscious breathing to anchor yourself in the present moment and calm the nervous system
what are breathing techniques for grounding?
name a few
act out explaining a situation using DEARMAN
did we
Describe the facts, Express our feelings, Assert what we want, Reinforce a reward/consequence,
were we Mindful, Appearing Confident, and willing to Negotiate?