Stages of Change
Roger is an opioid addict and been clean for 2 months. He regularly sees a therapist and attends NA meetings once a week.
Action- Roger is on the right track but remains in the action stage. This is because he has not reached the 6 month point required to enter the Maintenance Stage.
T/F: Resilience is somebody's ability to ignore, repress, and avoid stress/adversity.
FALSE!
Who is the slender male therapist who likes to play games, watch movies, and provide candy during groups.
Brett Jeronmius
What's the principle behind step 1?
Honesty
What is it called when you walk into a bar/restaurant and feel like you want to have an alcoholic beverage?
Triggers/Cravings
Eliza decided that she is tired of constantly seeking pills and after a few days of thought, she tells her therapist that she is ready to change. The therapist then makes her an appointment with a drug and alcohol counselor. What stage of change is Eliza in?
Preparation- Eliza has recognized her problem and is preparing to take action.
What are the two types of trauma?
Simple and Complex
Who is the therapist who enjoys corny jokes, music, and a plethora of knowledge regarding self-help meetings.
Matt Simon
What step(s) asks a person to review their past?
Step 4
What is a healthy rewards system?
A system where you create healthy rewards that can be used to motivate you and keep you on track to accomplishing your goals.
What are the five stages of change?
Pre contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, & Maintenance.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are categorized into three groups: abuse, household challenges, and _____.
Neglect
Who is the most amazing and knowledgable therapist who is running the group right now?
Kelsey Blakeslee
What step(s) address behavioral flaws in the present?
Steps 6 & 7
What are the two different types of anger?
Constructive & Destructive
Mike is a college student who is struggling with the stress of his coursework. He has been obtaining and nasally ingesting Ritalin to keep himself awake at night to study. Mike believes the Ritalin is not a problem and it is helping to succeed in school,
Pre-Contemplation- Mike is actively using Ritalin inappropriately and does not see any problems with the behavior.
What are the three stress responses our brain uses when responding to a dangerous situation?
fight, flight, and freeze.
Who is the goofy, flexible, and motivational counselor in training?
James Lucas Booth
What steps do you need to complete to take on a sponsee?
All 12!
What are the 5 stages of grief?
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression,& acceptance.
After 20 years of opioid dependence, earnest checked himself into a rehabilitation program. He has been sober for two years and has a large support system around him.
Maintenance- Earnest has successfully quit abusing opioids and now lives in a sober lifestyle with a large support.
_____ trauma is an occupational challenge for people working and volunteering in the fields of victim services, law enforcement, and other allied professions due to their exposure to victims of trauma.
Vicarious Trauma
Who is the creator of the farewell "shell ceremony" for clients discharging from the program?
Kaitlyn Ruitenberg
The 12 steps were adapted from what group?
The Oxford Group
Going to the gym, meditating, and journaling are examples of?
Coping Skills