The First of Many...
Who is the greatest facilitator of Relapse Prevention?
You All Are.
What is a Coping Skill?
Methods used to work through stressful situations.
What is a Trigger?
Anything (stimuli) that when seen, can cause an emotional or physical response.
What is a Craving?
An intense urge.
Do emotions play a part in recovery?
Yes.
What group comes after Relapse Prevention?
House Meeting
Anything that brings someone to the present moment.
(Especially) In early recovery, what is the most used method for handling triggers?
Avoidance.
Do Cravings only apply to illegal substances?
No. Cravings can apply to anything that gives you a "good" experience
What is an Emotion?
a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
What time does Relapse Prevention Start?
11:15 AM
At what time is it best to use meditation?
All the time.
Do triggers only apply to illegal Substances? What else?
No. They can also apply to emotions and environments
How long does a craving last?
10 to 30 minutes. Possibly longer if you feed into it.
Is "Setting Boundaries" part of recovery? Why?
Yes. This can help you build healthy relationships and environments.
How good is Colin's Spelling?
Incredible
Can you explain Four Square Breathing?
Breath in Four seconds, Hold four seconds, exhale four seconds, hold four seconds.
When a trigger is an individual, what is a good way to go about handling this trigger?
With discussion or avoidance.
How does "Playing the Tape Through" work?
Visualizing events that would likely happen if you decided to use.
In the four part model "Triggers to Outcome," What is the second step? (after Trigger)
Thoughts or Memories
What is the 'formal' name of the meditation we have been starting group with?
Visualization Meditation
Can you Demonstrate "Progressive Muscle Relaxation?"
(See Demonstration)
How do you handle a trigger that happens because of senses?
Coping Skills or Grounding Techniques
What do we mean when we say "Surf the Urge"?
Accepting that a cravings is happening, feeling everything that is happening.
What does the "A" stand for in the Acronym D.E.A.D.S.
Attacking the Urge.