I don't have a problem, YOU HAVE A PROBLEM
This is typically the first line of defense for people abusing substances.
What is Denial?
This is the state of active, open attention to the present moment. It is described as observing one's thoughts and feeling without judging as good or bad.
What is Mindfulness?
This element encourages the individual to enjoy the journey and to cultivate the simple pleasures that occur in the moment.
What is Mindfulness?
This is the stage in which people are aware that a problem exists and are seriously thinking about overcoming it but have not yet made a commitment to take action.
What is Contemplation?
"Keep coming back...
What is "it works if you work it"?
These are some people, places, and things that could trigger me to relapse.
That is Correct!
This family role uses humor and goofiness to distract from serious issues. They may feel immense pressure to step in when situations become tense and volatile. When they diffuse the situation successfully, this reinforces the pressure on them to continue to distract the family from their issues.
What is the Mascot?
Jack D. repeatedly promises to himself that he is only going to have two drinks and be home by 8, but ends up having seven and drinking until midnight. This is which of the signs and symptoms of the disease of addiction.
What is "Taking the substance in larger amounts and/or for longer than you're meant to."
This English comedian, actor, radio host, writer, and activist has been very vocal about his recovery from drugs and alcohol. He's starred in such movies as "Get Him to the Greek," and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall."
Who is Russell Brand?
Using this defense mechanism is the best way for someone to shift focus away from themselves and make others responsible for their addiction.
What is blaming others?
This doesn't mean not acknowledging the pain you've caused others or the pain that others have caused. Nor is it about becoming a doormat in the process. It's about examining the situation closely and making a conscious decision to move on.
What is forgiveness?
This stage of change is where there is no intention to change behavior in the foreseeable future. Many individuals in this stage are unaware or under aware of their problems.
What is Pre-contemplation?
"If you hang around a barber shop long enough...
What is "eventually you'll get a haircut"?
This is what you would say to a friend who tries to get you to drink/use again.
That is correct!
This family role attempts to blend into the background as much as possible to keep themselves safe and to avoid rocking the (sinking) boat. They may feel ignored, neglected, and scared to draw attention to themselves, especially in abusive households.
What is the lost child?
Jack D. sees that his drinking has caused him problems, and has created rules to when he can and can't drink but still isn't able to manage his use.
What is "Wanting to cut down or stop using the substance but not managing to."
In 1990, after years of battling substance abuse issues, this individual went to Rehab and got sober. Since getting Sober he has knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace and s inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Who is Sir Elton John?
This defense is a detachment from reality when faced with stressful situations or ideas. Active addiction causes an impaired sense of self, which generates behavior that contradicts a person’s core beliefs and values.
What is Dissociation?
The other key ingredient to mindfulness is the ability to observe and accept, rather than judge or avoid, those streams of thought.
What is Acceptance?
This element of happiness allows one to see problems as opportunities for growth.
What is Cultivating Optimism and Gratitude?
This is the stage in which individuals modify their behavior, experiences, or environment in order to overcome their problems.
What is Action Stage?
"It's not what or how much you drank.....
What is " it's what it did to you?"
These are some of the negative consequences of my use.
That is correct
This family role appears to be a high functioning, well-balanced individual who the family can point to as a solid example that backs up the family's facade of doing well. They allow the family to continue perpetuating the notion that everything is fine, despite there being some serious issues going on within individuals, as well as the entire family system.
Who is the Hero?
Jack Daniels continues to drink and drive over and over again which is this symptom of addiction.
What is "Using substances again and again, even when it puts you in danger."
This artist came out with hits such as, "Bad Romance," and "Poker Face." She said this about her addiction,
“It was like the drug was my friend. I never did it with other people. It’s such a terrible way to fill that void, because it just adds to that void because it’s not real.”
Who is Lady Gaga?
When using this the individual separates a part of themselves from awareness of other factors (the addiction) and behaves as if they had separate values while being unaware of the cognitive dissonance that caused it in the first place.
What is Compartmentalization?
Mindfulness practices may be used in mindfulness-based therapies to address these common issues.
What is stress, anxiety, or pain and simply to become more relaxed?
Improving this element of happiness is the single best predictor of long-term integrity in individuals and groups.
What is Increased Connection with Family and Friends?
This is the stage in which people work to prevent relapse and consolidate the gains attained during the action stage. For addictive behaviors, this stage extends from six months to an indeterminate period past the initial action.
What is the Maintenance Stage?
"You're only as sick as...
What is "your secrets"?
The research shows by doing aftercare and continued monitoring that it increases my chances of sobriety by 84% for health care professionals, 64% for non-healthcare professionals. When asked if I am going to follow through with treatment recommendations my answer will be this.
What is YES!!!
This family role attempts to keep everyone within the family happy, even if it means denying the real issues at hand. Both children and adults can play this role, which ultimately denies the experience of dealing with the central issue.
Who is the Enabler?
"One way to avoid a hangover is to just not quit drinking," says Jack Daniels friend, Jim Beam. By drinking in the morning or continued to avoid a hangover is this symptom of addiction.
What is "Development of withdrawal symptoms, which can be relieved by taking more of the substance?"
‘I was really unhappy being an artist and I was getting sicker and sicker,’ said this singer-songwriter who has been sober almost 11 years. She's had such hits as "Chandelier," and "Elastic Heart."
Who is Sia?
This defense mechanism comes from rationalization, they can use sarcasm, playing the victim, or even distracting the hapless friend or parent with runaround answers or changing the subject, the individual has once again taken the focus away from his addiction.
What is Manipulation?
To cultivate this is the goal of mindfulness practice.
What is the perspective on one's consciousness and identity?
BONUS ROUND!!!!!!
You will have 60 seconds to write down the 10 elements of happiness found in Chapter 7 "What makes you happy?"
No points deducted for wrong answers, 200 pts for each right answer.
1.Self-Acceptance, Taking responsibility. 2. Optimism and gratitude. 3. Goals that support a sense of meaning and purpose. 4 Forgiveness 5. Kindness 6. Increased connection with family and friends 7. Mindfulness. 8 Doing the next right thing 9. Flow 10. Spirituality.
This is the stage that combines intention and behavioral criteria. Individuals in this stage are intending to take action in the next month and have unsuccessfully taken action in the past year.
What is the preparation stage?
"One is too many, and...
What is "a thousand is never enough"?
This specific individual is the biggest contributor to my addictive thinking.
Who is MYSELF!!!
This family role cast aside and blamed for problems that may very well have nothing to do with them. Children who are placed in this role are often very aware of their role in the family and may feel rejected, unlovable, and isolated.
Who is the Scapegoat?
If you have an ulcer or depression and you know that alcohol and drugs are making that condition worse and you continue to use, it shows this symptom of addiction.
What is "Continuing to use, even when you know you have a physical or psychological problem that could have been caused or made worse by the substance."
“The beautiful part of being able to acknowledge your own illness, to call yourself an alcoholic or a drug addict, is a badge of honor, because the shameful secret is the reason why it’s such a pervasive illness. It’s the secret shame that keeps people locked up in their disease.” said this actress who made her film acting debut in 1978 as Laurie Strode in John Carpenter's horror film Halloween. She said about her addiction.
Who is Jamie Lee Curtis?
Tyler's experiential exercise with a patient blindfolded navigating through land mines helps to represent these steps of a 12 step program.
What are Steps 1 2 and 3?