true or false: You can avoid all triggers at any moment
FALSE. There are some situations you cannot avoid or control. You CAN control how you respond.
True or False: It is okay to ask for space to cool down when angry
True
Is relpase a setback?
yes
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How can we practice mindfulness?
meditation, grounding, listening to music, mindfulness walks
True or False: Anger is always valid, it just depends on how you respond to the anger
true
What is a sober support? give an example of one .
Sober supports are someone you can reach out to when you are in a crisis or having cravings from triggers.
examples are: counselors, sober friends, family, PO.
what is your motivation for sobriety?
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what is a benefit of meditation?
to calm your mind and focus on breathing
Name a coping skill to help with anger.
breathing, listening to music, writing, playing video games, or any other distractions.
what are some things you can do to avoid a setback from turning into a relapse or continued use?
coping skills, sober suppots, avoiding triggers, using motivations/ goals.
what is your go-to coping skill that is one you trust?
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Name 5 diversion coping skills that anyone can use
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What is the benefit of Deep breathing when it comes to anger?
Calming down and giving time for things to pass.
What are set backs?
Setbacks are road blocks such as obstacles or situations that can be a challenge for someone in recovery.
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What is a diversion/distractions?
What is the difference between responding and reacting?
responding is a way to address anger or a trigger in a healthy well thought out way or deciding to walk away
reacting is using the fuel to your anger to lash out and may damage relationships.
What is the definition of Warning signs of relapse?
warning signs are behaviors or things that a person begins to do before relapsing.
(going back to old behaviors)
Explain a time you relapsed or continued to use after attempting to stop and how that impacted your sobriety.
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