A Fave EBP
EBP stands for this. And what it means.
What is Evidence-Based Practice? It is theories/practices that are tested scientifically and proven to work on specific demographics.
For the points, you just essentially have to say that the evidence is research-based.
You can attend an online 12-step or other sober support group meeting at this time.
24-hours a day. Any time, essentially.
(Search the Internet for a meeting!)
Balance of addict and clean/sober minds.
Clear Mind
Helps us cope with crisis without making our situation worse.
DBT's Distress Tolerance.
"Distress Tolerance" gets the points but DBT alone does not.
The process for getting back into treatment at Gateway.
Call the toll-free number. Also acceptable is to speak with your counselor about residential treatment if you are presently in outpatient programming.
ACCEPTS and when it is used.
Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Emotions, Push Away, Thoughts, Sensations. Helps us mindfully practice distraction when in high distress.
" ____ _______ availed us nothing."
"Half measures availed us nothing."
The number one reason for relapse.
What is strong emotions?
Note: the emotions are often negative but can be positive.
Explain "Play the Tape Forward"/"Play the Tape Out."
Answer should explain that you consider what would happen if you were to drink/use.
Note: This is often based on past experiences but also could include new consequences.
This is the purpose of DBT.
What is "to create a life worth living?"
IMPROVE and when it is used.
Imagery, Meaning, Prayer, Relaxation, One thing or step at a time, Vacation, Encouragement. Make the here and now better when in distress.
Each day goes twice to its knees, It picks up it's load with the greatest of ease, It walks through the day with it's head held high, and stays for that day completely dry.
What is a Camel?
Note: The camel goes for 24 hours without a drink. It's an AA symbol that isn't all that common in Chicagoland but is cute never-the-less. Getting involved in recovery groups gets Jeopardy point knowledge!
In the biopsychosocial perspective, when the substance use is halted/arrested this psychological aspect must be addressed.
What you're using the substance(s) to cope with.
What does ABC PLEASE stand for, and what it is used for.
What is: Accumulate positive emotions, Build mastery, Cope ahead of time with emotional situations; and treat PhysicaL illness, balance Eating, avoid mood-Altering substances, balance Sleep, and get Exercise.
Used for Emotion Regulation.
(Note: Reduces vulnerability to Emotion Mind)
A sensory experience that is not actually occurring.
Hallucination
TIPP and when it is used.
Temperature, Intense exercise, Progressive muscle relaxation, Paced breathing. Change your physiology to help you cope with intense emotions.
The metaphor used for what alcohol is as it relates to the body of "an alcoholic."
What is "an allergy?"
Note: Addiction to alcohol and other drugs is a disease and not an allergy but the metaphor is good, though often erroneously quoted as fact.
The two things one should avoid for the two hours before bedtime for better sleep.
Big meals and strenuous exercise.
Judgments that we have no personal investment in or strong emotional reactions to. They are readily revised when we take in more and different information. Can be useful when we need to make a quick decision and move on.
Teflon Judgments
This is Gateway Foundation's current client- and alumni-only social media platform.
What is Gateway Connect.
Phone app and website (gf.getcaredfor.com) versions available. Sign up using your real information as your identity must be verified.
These judgments act like tinted or colored glasses that shade almost everything around us. They weigh us down. If you find your "backpack" is full of these heavy judgments, it may be time to take it off, put it down, and gently start to remove those rocks.
Sticky Judgments
What nearly everyone said they knew they needed to do for their recovery last night but had not (sorry folks who only come on TTh).
What is go to sober support meetings?
(They also said get a sponsor, work the steps, participate more in group, check out other types of sober support meetings, to practice coping strategies so they'd have them handy when needed.)
These are released when you interact with your loved ones, including children and companion animals.
Dopamine and oxytocin.
More info: Oxytocin has long been referred to as “the love hormone” and the “cuddle hormone,” because we (and our pets) release it when we hug, touch, or look lovingly into someone's eyes. This increases our attachment to that person (or non-human animal.)
These exercises bring you back to the here and now. Examples for when to use could be when we struggle with dissociation, feeling unreal, or PTSD symptoms.
Grounding Yourself (GY)
(Extra information not needed for the points: AKA "grounding techniques" or "grounding skills")
Your homework for the weekend is ...
To attend at least one sober support meeting of your choice (outside of the Recovery Home for clients living on site).