Acronyms
DENIAL
Don't Even Know I am Lying
What 3 things should you avoid to help prevent relapse?
People, Places, and Things
This communication style combines respect for self and others.
What is Assertive Communication
What is something active you can do to feel better when you’re angry?
You can go for a walk, play outside, or do a fun activity to help your feelings.
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable.
What is Step 1
PAWS
Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms
What are 3 things that should be on a relapse prevention plan?
Coping Skills, Support System, Triggers, Goals, Action Plan
Our facial expression, body language, hand gestures and our appearance
What are non-verbal forms of communication.
Name the five senses used for grounding techniques.
What is Sight, Smell, Touch, Taste, Hear?
Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves
What is Step 4
HALT
Hungry, Lonely, Angry, Tired
After feeling stressed, Taylor reminds herself, “This will pass and I have control.” This is an example of what coping skill?
What is positive self-talk
A pattern of indirectly expressing negative feelings instead of openly addressing them. Often saying I'm just joking.
Passive Aggressive
This coping skill involves writing down your thoughts and feelings to process emotions
What is Journaling
An experienced member who guides newcomers through recovery
Sponsor
HOW
Honesty, Openminded, Willingness
These are limits someone will place to show how they would like to be treated by others.
What are boundaries
Not caring about others feelings. Being disrespectful, often looking like a bully.
Aggressive Communication
This physical activity helps release tension and boosts mood
Exercise
Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
What is Step 7
KISS
Keep It Simple Stupid
I am only drinking a beer or two after work. It's not like I'm out there using again.
Justifying behavior
Passive Communication
What are two coping skills you can use in public when you start to feel anxious?
Grounding techniques
Deep Breathing
Positive self-talk
Continued to take personal inventory, and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.
What is Step 10