Recovery Phrases
Love & Recovery
Emotions
Relapse & Triggers
Fun & Recovery
100

Play the ________ Through.

Tape (What does this mean to you?) 

100

This is the term for showing care and concern for someone while also respecting their boundaries in recovery.

What is healthy support?

100

This emotion often masks deeper feelings like fear, hurt, or sadness—and can lead to relapse if not processed.

What is anger?

100

What is it called when you create a plan to prevent relapse? 

What is Relapse Prevention Planning 

100

Sober fun often includes these types of group activities that involve creativity, laughter, or movement—like painting or hiking.

 What are sober hobbies (or recovery activities)?

(list 3 of your sober hobbies) 

200

Secrets keep __ ____.

us sick 

(What does this mean to you) 


200

In recovery, this kind of love involves accepting yourself without judgment.
 

What is self-love?

200

This grounding tool helps manage overwhelming emotions by focusing on the present moment.

What is mindfulness?

200

This is a person, place, thing, or situation that increases the risk of returning to substance use.

What is a trigger?

200

List 5 groups at recovery lighthouse

Possible answers: Life Skills, Matrix, Couples in Recovery, Recovery LOVE, DOC group, Boundaries Financial wellness, Emotional Balance  

300

Recovery is about ________, Not _________. 

Progress, Not Perfection 

(What does this mean for you?) 

300

This five-letter word is essential for rebuilding relationships and is earned through consistent actions over time.

What is trust?

300

A key skill in recovery, this is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions.  

What is emotional intelligence?

300

Before a physical relapse, this type of relapse often happens first and includes isolating, not going to meetings, or bottling emotions.

What is emotional relapse?

300

________ refers to the supportive community and social connections that individuals build with others who are also in recovery. It's about sharing experiences, providing mutual support, and encouraging each other on the path to sobriety.

What is fellowship 

400

Take it ___ day at a time 

One 

(What does this mean to you?) 

400

When rebuilding love and connection in recovery, this action involves acknowledging harm and taking steps to make it right.

What is making amends?

400

"You are worthy" is an example of

what is an affirmation 

400

HALT is an acronym used to identify common relapse triggers. What does it stand for? 

What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired

 

400

This singer of “Skyscraper” has been very open about her journey through addiction and recovery.

Who is Demi Lovato?

500

One of the hardest things was learning that I was ____ _________(2 words) 

Worth Recovery (What does this mean to you) 

500

This type of relationship behavior includes open communication, honesty, respect, and shared responsibility.

What is a healthy relationship?

500

This emotion can be especially strong in early recovery when facing the consequences of past actions, but processing it can lead to healing and self-forgiveness.

Shame or Guilt

500

This strategy involves changing your thoughts, walking away, calling someone, or doing something else when a trigger hits.

What is coping skills (or healthy distraction)?

500

Name 3 staff members that work at Recovery Lighthouse? 

Any Lighthouse Staff 
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