Triggers
What emotions?
Any emotions can be triggers, we usually think of negative emotions like anger but even sadness or joy can be emotions that trigger the urge to use.
What are ANTs?
Automatic Negative Thoughts
Define coping skills?
Methods to deal with stressful situations.
What is a support?
What is mindfulness?
focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
Who?
People one used to hang out with while using could be triggering.
How do we fight ANTs?
Challenging them and looking for evidence for and against.
What are healthy coping skills?
Mindfulness, breathing, music, exercise, talking to friends, gratitude, etc.
What are social supports?
Family, friends, peer groups, etc.
What are mindfulness activities?
Grounding, body scan, being present in the moment (walking, eating, breathing, etc.)
Where?
Environments where one used to use could be triggering.
How can you be more self compassionate?
Talk to myself like I would a friend. Make it about the universal experience of being a human.
What are unhealthy coping skills?
Avoidance, substance use, dissociation, etc.
What are community/professional supports?
Community: the mission, salvation army, christian clearing house/associated charities, chopin hall, etc.
Professional: hospital, police, therapist, etc.
How does mindfulness help?
Helps with self-control, objectivity, affect tolerance, improved concentration and mental clarity, emotional intelligence and the ability to relate to others and one's self with kindness, acceptance and compassion.