What Is It?
This means to quit using drugs and alcohol
Abstinence
Making sure you are balanced in all areas of your life
Balanced Lifestyle
Triggers that are outside of us
External
True or False:
People react very differently to external triggers than to internal triggers
False
Confidentiality means.......
What is said in here stays in here
Identify one unhealthy coping skill
1. Using a substance to numb out emotions, thoughts, memories, etc.
2. Engaging in an activity in excess, such as shopping beyond what your budget allows or eating until you are physically ill
3. Venting to an untrustworthy individual
These two are connected and help with our overall wellness.
Good physical and mental health
True or false: Triggers are different for everyone and is normal to experience
True
These cause distorted thinking and can lead to relapse
Negative Core Beliefs
Drugs and alcohol impact this part of the brain
Pleasure Center/Limbic System
SUDs
Seemingly Unimportant Decisions
Three of the eight areas of wellness
Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical, Environmental, Financial, Occupational, Social
(Client's response)
Describe 2 examples of an internal trigger to relapse
Unhealthy core beliefs, distorted thinking, negative emotions, positive emotions, testing personal control, physical problems, emotional problems, mental health issues
In what order does relapse occur?
Emotional, mental, and physical relapse
Thoughts behind the thoughts
Core Beliefs
HALT
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
What are the three categories of external triggers?
People
Places
Things
Common negative feelings that play a role in relapse
Fear, Guilt, Anger
Event-Thoughts-Feelings-Behaviors
Behavior Process
__________ is a process of returning to the use of substances or criminal behavior.
Relapse
AA and NA
Narcotics Anonymous
Cravings are........
Time limited
By regularly looking at the positive things in our lives, we practice having an.........
Attitude of Gratitude
These are the Stages of Change
Pre-contemplation
Contemplation
Preparation/Planning
Action
Maintenance
Relapse