Weeks
In this week we discussed “automatic pilot,” or the tendency to behave mechanically without being fully aware of what we’re doing. We discuss this in relation to smoking and alcohol use (acting on cravings and urges “automatically”). In order to bring attention to the body, we practice the exercise known as a body scan.
Week 1 Automatic Pilot and Relapse
Spiritual, emotional, mental and physical
What are symptoms with relapse?
observable signs or experiences that indicate something is wrong in your sobriety day to day life. It might be a change in schedule, emotions, social cues, likes and dislikes, etc. Symptoms are the return or worsening of previous issues after a period of improvement or recovery.
When someone goes through recovery they are healed forever.
False
What is relapse?
Relapse is the actual use of a substance, after a period of abstinence, during which a person was working a recovery program.
During this week we talk about relapse prevention plans! We also focused on how to react and respond to personal warning signs for relapse, including nourishing activities as part of a full, healthy life style.
Week 7 SELF-CARE AND LIFESTYLE BALANCE
What is a spiritual relapse?
Spiritual Relapse is the first step in disconnecting from a program of recovery
One begins to think they are cured
Spiritual Principles:
Honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness
What are symptoms of Spiritual Relapse?
When I am feeling stressed, I need to take deep breaths and focus on what I am feeling before I act.
True
Show what mindfulness looks like. Shout out 3 ways to ground yourself.
Deep breathing exercises, praying to your higher power, meditating, journaling, saying a mantra, muscle relaxation, self encouragement, etc.
With focus on experiencing thoughts as just thoughts we may then continue the exploration of awareness and its connection to thinking. We look at the role thoughts play in the relapse cycle, specifically thoughts that are problematic, and ways to work with them.
Week 6 SEEING THOUGHTS AS THOUGHTS
What is an emotional relapse?
During this period, there are no active thoughts of substance abuse, but certain behaviors and emotions are creating a space wherein relapse is likely.
What are some symptoms of Mental Relapse?
The primary focus in relapse prevention is maintenance
True
What is a relapse prevention plan?
A plan that helps one during or after a program fight against their triggers and focus on their warning signs so they are prepared and do not relapse.
This week we focused on learning to experience triggers, cravings, and thoughts of using without automatically reacting. We focus on recognizing triggers and what the reaction feels like in the body, such as our thoughts and emotions that go with cravings.
Week 2 AWARENESS OF TRIGGERS AND CRAVING
What is mental relapse?
In this stage, active thoughts of substance abuse are present, and a mental tug of war begins. Because part of the person does not want to relapse, the other part begins to justify doing so.
What are some symptoms of Physical Relapse
A lapse is more severe than a relapse.
False
How do you mindfully listen? Two people from your group. Give us an example of a mindfully listening conversation.
YAY!
This week we worked on acceptance of present experience is an important foundation for truly taking care of oneself and being able to identify the next step towards a healthy life
Week 5 ACCEPTANCE AND SKILLFUL ACTION
What is physical relapse?
Physical Relapse is the actual picking up of a substance. Usually, at first, it is not the drug of choice. The person tries to control use, use in moderation, or just use certain drugs
What are some symptoms of Emotional Relapse
Mindfulness is when I focus mostly on what others are doing, and being mindful of their behaviors, not my own.
False. You should be most mindful of your behaviors and nonjudgmentally be aware of those around you.
What are differences between the reasonable mind, the emotion mind and the wise mind?
Reasonable Mind: Cool, Rational, Task focused
Emotion Mind: Hot, Mood-Dependent, Emotion focused
Wise Mind: The wisdom within each person, seeing value of both reason and emotion