12 Step Education
Admitted that we were powerless
What is Step 1?
I know what I have to do
What is close minded?
A state of feeling
What is an emotion?
It's not a big problem, why rock the boat
What is avoidance?
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances
What is stress?
Cunning, baffling, powerful
What is the disease of addiction?
Tries to keep a low profile
What is an avoider?
Inability to regularly use healthy strategies to diffuse or moderate negative emotions
What is emotional dysregulation?
I'm willing to give up a lot to end this conflict
What is accommodation?
When a stressful situation is perceived as an opportunity that will lead to a good outcome
What is positive stress?
moving to a different location to stop using or get away from other problems
What is a geographical relocation?
Agrees to follow through, but never does
What is lip service?
Thoughts are considered over and over and effectively used to gain insight or to make change
What is reflection?
Every conflict has a winner and a loser. I intend to be the winner.
What is aggression?
Causes anxiety or concern, can be short- or long-term, is perceived as outside of our coping abilities, feels unpleasant, decreases performance, and/or can lead to mental and physical problems
What is negative stress (distress)?
Seeing one's self as being different from other addicts
What is terminal uniqueness?
Mistakes knowledge for understanding
What is an intellectual?
Management of emotions and associated actions
What is emotional regulation?
I'll give a little, if you give a little.
What is compromise?
Normal reaction to threatening situations, honed in our prehistory to help survive threats like an animal attack or a flood
What is the stress response?
A clear and purposeful act designed to clear up a problem from the past, not an apology
What is an amends?
Keeps a high profile, but is superficial
What is a socialite?
Recognizing and naming emotions
What is the first step in emotional regulation?
If we discuss this openly, we can find a solution that benefits everyone.
What is problem solving?
This practice involves sitting comfortably, focusing on your breathing, and bringing the mind's attention to the present moment without drifting into concerns about the past or the future.
What is mindfulness meditation?