Warning Signs
Triggers
Risks
Coping skills
Social supports
100
Runny nose, sore throat.
What are the warning signs of a cold?
100
This behavior could trigger a cold.
What is going out in cold weather without a coat?
100
A bar
What is a risky place for an alcoholic?
100
This way of coping involves resting in bed and drinking plenty of fluids.
What is a good way to cope with the flu?
100
This is someone who I trust, who I do things with that are fun, who I can spend time with and talk to when I am upset.
What is a friend?
200
Angry face; Tense, Threatening with Fist and thinking the other person is bad
What are the warning signs that a person may hit someone?
200
This experience could trigger a relapse of drinking?
What is feeling tempted to drink and seeing your old drinking buddies going into a bar?
200
Anger, rage, shame, jeolousy
What are some risky emotions for someone who hurts other people?
200
This way of coping involves noticing your feelings, taking slow deep breaths, counting to ten, and walking away.
What coping skills can help someone not blow up in anger?
200
This is someone I go to to discuss my life and get help. This person is paid for helping me.
What is a staff person, counselor or therapist?
300
Craving for alcohol; Telling self It is ok to drink; you deserve it
What are the warning signs that a person may drink again?
300
This experience could trigger John to hit Bob.
What is, feeling that Bob is making fun of John?
300
Depression, emptiness, shame.
What are risky emotions for someone who tends to hurt themselves?
300
This way of coping involves talking to yourself, telling yourself to calm down, telling yourself everything will be ok, and coaching yourself to stay calm.
What is self talk?
300
An AA meeting?
What is a peer run meeting which alcoholics go to for support.
400
Feeling numb; Wanting to feel pain to Feel Alive
What are the warning signs a person may hurt himself again?
400
This could trigger flashback to being in combat in a war?
What is the experience of hearing a loud noise?
400
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
What are risky emotions that may lead to drinking?
400
This way of coping involves talking with God and asking God for help.
What is prayer?
400
This is a group for people who have a similar problem, like people with cancer or depression, where they get support from each other.
What is a support group?
500
Little need for sleep; Racing thoughts; Feel like you are king of the world
What are the warning signs of a relapse of mania?
500
This could trigger a period of depression?
What is, a breakup with a girlfriend or loss of someone you love?
500
A school or any place with lots of children.
What is a risky place for a child molester to visit?
500
This way of coping involves sitting quietly, noticing your thoughts and feelings, accepting them and letting them go.
What is meditation?
500
God give me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
What is the serenity prayer?
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