Community Building
What is the name of the recovery group that utilizes the 12-step method?
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
What is one healthy coping skill someone can use when feeling stressed.
Deep breathing, walking, listening to music, journaling, talking to a friend, exercise.
What is isolation?
Withdrawing from friends, family, or support systems.
What is therapy?
A professional service where a trained clinician helps people work through mental health, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
What is self-care?
Any intentional activity that supports your physical, emotional, or mental well-being.
What is the name of the sober activities app previously known as Phoenix?
Newform
What is journaling?
Writing down thoughts, feelings, or experiences to process emotions.
What is minimizing past consequences?
Downplaying or forgetting the negative effects of past behaviors.
What is discharge planning?
A structured plan created before leaving treatment to ensure continued support and resources.
What is burnout?
a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion
What is the name of the group dedicated to families and friends of those affected by drug addiction?
Nar-Anon
What is emotional regulation?
The ability to manage and respond to emotions in a healthy way.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
A written or structured plan for managing triggers and warning signs.
What is the difference between Psychiatry and Psychotherapy?
Psychiatry focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health disorders often involving medication, while Psychotherapy focuses on a non-medical approach and utilizes talk-based techniques to process emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
What is emotional awareness?
Recognizing and understanding your own emotions.
What is one way to show someone you are listening?
E.g. Eye contact, Nodding, Asking questions, Avoiding interruptions
What is resilience?
The ability to recover and adapt after challenges, setbacks, or stressful situations.
What is rationalizing unhealthy behaviors?
Making excuses or justifications for actions that go against recovery goals (e.g., “I deserve this,” “It’s not that bad”).
What techniques do you often use during PsychoEd and during 1:1 sessions with therapists?
DBT (Dialectal Behavioral Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
What is a boundary?
A limit you set to protect your emotional, physical, or mental well-being.
Why is feeling like you belong important for mental health?
E.g. Reduces isolation, Increases self-esteem, Improves mood, Encourages support-seeking
What is the purpose of coping skills?
To manage life's challenges in a healthy way and improve emotional well-being.
What is the difference between a trigger and a warning sign?
A trigger is an external event or situation that can start an emotional reaction, while a warning sign is an internal change in thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that shows things may be getting worse.
What is the #1 thing you should NOT do while talking with your therapist?
Lie
What is holistic wellness?
the connection between the mind, body, and soul to promote greater overall resilience