Relationships & Recovery
A person and their partner disagree about how to handle a problem. Instead of one person giving in completely, they each give up part of what they wanted to reach an agreement. What is this called?
What is compromise?
This simple breathing technique involves equal counts of inhaling, holding, exhaling, and another hold to relieve stress.
What is box breathing?
A familiar state in which a person feels at ease because they are engaging in behaviors or situations that feel safe and predictable.
What is a comfort zone?
A complex condition that involves compulsive use of a substance or behavior despite harmful consequences.
What is addiction?
Taking responsibility for your choices, acknowledging their consequences, and taking action to address them is known as what?
What is accountability?
A person disagrees with someone but stays quiet because they don't want to cause conflict. They go along with the other person's decision even though they don't actually want to. What communication style are they demonstrating?
What is passive communication?
What relaxation technique involves systematically tensing and then releasing different muscle groups throughout the body?
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
A person keeps telling themselves, “I’ll start tomorrow,” “I’ll deal with it next week,” or “I’ll do it when I’m ready,” instead of taking action. What is this behavior called?
What is procrastination?
What is the term for needing more of a substance over time to achieve the same effect?
What is tolerance?
This feeling involves seeing a mistake or behavior as a reflection of who you are as a person, rather than simply recognizing that you did something wrong.
What is shame?
A person wants to address a problem with a friend without blaming or accusing them. Which type of statement focuses on the speaker’s own feelings and needs?
What is an I statement?
A person wants immediate relief from a stressful situation but knows that acting on that urge could create bigger problems later. Instead, they decide to wait and choose an option that will benefit them in the long run. What skill are they practicing?
What is delayed gratification?
In the Transtheoretical Model of Change, this is the final stage.
What is maintenance?
A neurotransmitter in the brain associated with pleasure, reward, motivation, and motor control.
What is dopamine?
This emotion focuses on feeling bad about something you did and can sometimes motivate you to take responsibility or make things right.
What is guilt?
A person apologizes for something they didn't do simply because they want to end an argument and keep the other person from being upset. What behavior are they demonstrating?
What is people pleasing?
The ability to manage emotional discomfort without immediately trying to escape, avoid, or act on it is known as what?
What is distress tolerance?
The ability to adapt, recover, and continue moving forward after experiencing adversity, stress, or setbacks.
What is resilience?
The use of two or more drugs together, either intentionally or unintentionally, is known as what?
What is polysubstance use?
There are 8 commonly recognized areas of self-care. Name 4 of them.
What is Physical, Emotional, Social, Financial, Spiritual, Environmental, Occupational, and Intellectual?
In families affected by addiction, there are several common roles that family members may take on. Name at least four of the commonly identified roles.
What is the Hero, Scapegoat, Lost Child, Mascot, and Enabler?
What does the acronym SMART stand for when creating an effective goal?
What is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound?
A person has made a decision to change and is actively taking steps to change their behavior rather than just planning or thinking about it. What stage of change are they in?
What is the Action stage?
What is the term for the brain's ability to adapt and form new neural connections as a person develops healthier patterns and behaviors during recovery?
What is neuroplasticity?
Name at least 6 different recovery fellowships or support programs that someone could attend to support their recovery.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, SMART Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, Marijuana Anonymous, Recovery Dharma, Cocaine Anonymous?