Coping Skills
What is one common deep breathing exercise to help reduce anxiety?
Box Breathing
Name one common emotional trigger for people in recovery.
Stress, Anxiety, and Sadness.
What are the 3 stages of relapse?
Emotional, Mental, and Physical.
Which sea creature has the three hearts?
Octopus.
This is a self care practice involves seeking professional help for mental health issues.
Therapy or Counseling.
What coping strategy involves identifying and challenging negative thoughts?
CBT
This type of environment could be a trigger for someone in recovery.
What defense mechanism is a big part of emotional relapse?
Denial
Which animal can sleep standing up but only dream when they are lying down?
Regularly doing this can help you maintain a balances and healthy life during recovery.
Setting boundaries.
Name one type of physical activity that can improve mood and reduce stress?
Walking,Yoga, Lifting Weights.
What is a trigger?
Name 3 of the 5 rules of recovery.
Change your life, be completely honest, ask for help, practice self-care, and don't bend the rules.
Which bird can fly backwards?
Hummingbird.
This self care practice involves treating yourself with kindness and avoiding harsh self-criticism.
Self-compassion.
This is the practice of being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judgement.
Mindfulness
What is the term for an individual who helps you identify and manage your triggers during recovery?
Sponsor/Recovery Coach
What myth may lead you to not disclose your emotions with others?
Mistaken beliefs, "bad or weak emotions", believing that extreme emotions are necessary and a part of who you are.
Which country invented ice cream?
China.
What is the best self care to practice daily?
Gratitude journal, exercise, therapy, hanging with friends/family, etc.
What is a simple grounding technique that involves focusing on the five sense?
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise
A "coping toolkit" is used to handle these, which are often unexpected emotional responses that can lead to relapse.
Cravings.
What is something you can do if your emotions do not fit the facts?
Opposite action.
What animal can survive weeks without it head?
Cockroach.
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