Coping Skills
This type of breathing, often used to calm anxiety, involves inhaling deeply into your diaphragm.
What is deep breathing?
The very first of the 12 Steps is admitting this about alcohol or drugs.
What is admitting powerlessness?
Making a budget helps you manage this everyday financial necessity.
What is money?
MnTC primarily serves individuals struggling with this issue.
What is addiction?
The “H” in the acronym HALT reminds people to avoid this basic physical need going unmet.
What is hunger?
Writing down your thoughts in a notebook as a way to process emotions is known as this coping skill.
What is journaling?
Step Two involves believing that this can restore you to sanity.
What is a Higher Power?
Setting an alarm, getting ready, and showing up on time are examples of this essential responsibility skill.
What is time management?
This faith-based program at MnTC is known for integrating the power of Jesus Christ.
Life Renewal
People, places, and things that increase cravings are known by this term.
What are triggers?
This technique involves focusing your attention on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
The moral inventory required in Step Four is described using this three‑word phrase.
What is “searching and fearless”?
The ability to clearly express your needs and boundaries without aggression is known as this communication skill.
What is assertiveness?
This Minnesota city hosts MnTC’s corporate headquarters.
What is Minneapolis?
This type of plan outlines your warning signs and coping tools to avoid returning to use.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
This coping strategy involves identifying inaccurate thoughts and replacing them with healthier ones.
What is cognitive reframing?
Narcotics Anonymous was established this year
What is 1953?
Planning meals, buying groceries, and cooking for yourself all fall under this major category of independent living skills.
What is household management?
MnTC was founded in what year?
What is 1983
The stage before a physical relapse—when thoughts and emotions start slipping—is known as this.
What is emotional relapse?
This advanced coping skill involves observing your internal experiences as separate from yourself, often taught in DBT.
What is radical acceptance?
The first edition of Alcoholics Anonymous was written this year.
What is 1939?
This complex life skill includes evaluating information, weighing consequences, and choosing the best path forward.
What is critical thinking?
MnTC paid this amount for the first building.
What is $1?
This strategy involves mentally rehearsing how you’ll respond to high-risk situations before they happen.
What is mental role‑playing?