Self-Care
List two ways to care for yourself physically.
healthy eating, good sleep schedule, good dental hygiene, exercise, drinking water, showering/bathing, getting in the sun
Which of the following is a benefit of using healthy coping skills?
a.) they reduce stress b.) they allow us to create better relationships c.) they allow us to have a healthy mind and body d.) all of the above
Boredom is a common ____________ in recovery
What is Trigger
DENIAL
What is: Don't Even Know I Am Lying
Take small steps to achieve the big ________
what is goal?
why is self love important?
loving yourself leads to better self esteem, more relationship satisfaction, better coping skills, lowers anxiety and stress, builds self esteem and resilience, motivations for change, motivation for healthier choices in life
Name 2 coping skills that can be used to reduce stress?
What is meditation, talking with someone, breathing exercises, exercise, mindfulness, yoga, coloring
Name 3 free activities you can do if you feel bored
Get a library card, read
What is: Take a hike in the woods
Learn something new on youtube
try hobbies your friends (non using) enjoy
volunteer your time somewhere
etc.
THINK
What is: True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind
Family, friends, groups, sponsor, mentor, pastor, etc.
What is support system/network/supports?
Is positive self talk a way to show yourself love?
Yes
When does a healthy coping skill become unhealthy?
What is
When it is done excessively and in a unhealthy way.
When it negatively affects your life
Why do people relapse due to boredom?
Avoiding friends, which makes you feel like you have no one
Avoiding certain places/give up hobbies
HALT
What is: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
My personal bubble
what is a boundary?
Tell me one positive affirmation
Any
True of False: Coping skills increase resilience because they help people learn how to properly handle negative emotions, panic attacks, and other difficult situations.
What is True
How can you look at boredom in a positive way in sobriety?
Appreciate piece of mind and tell yourself what you gain from being sober
HOW
Honesty, Open-mindedness, Willingness
What to do with your thoughts, the good, bad or ugly?
What is share/talk
True or false: In order to practice self care you need to spend lots of time and money?
FALSE
Taking your mind off the problem for a while is this type of coping skill
What is Distraction
Why is boredom such a relapse trigger?
What is: my life was chaotic before
STOP
What is" Sobriety Tops Our Priorities
It's import to your recovery to change your ______ __ ________
What is way of thinking?