Name 5 ways to practice self-care that are not hygiene related
Any appropriate answer
What does PAWS stand for?
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
What is a boundary?
Guidelines, rules, or limits to what is or is not okay
Name 2 types of communication styles
Passive, aggressive, assertive, and passive-aggressive
What are the core emotions?
Happiness, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, Fear, and sometimes surprise
My child doesn’t think I respect their boundaries
At least that is what they wrote in their diary
What is 1 benefit of Mindfulness?
Respond vs React
Lower stress
Lower relapse risk
Relaxation/Coping skill
How long does PAWS last?
It depends! It can last 1 or more years!
Symptoms typically peak at 3-6 months
Name 3/6 types of boundaries
Emotional, mental, time, physical, material, and sexual
Demonstrate two styles of communication through tone and facial expression.
Any appropriate example
Describe why anger is often called a secondary emotion.
Anger is shown/expressed, but often there is an underlying feeling (sad, hurt)
Don’t you hate when someone answers their own question?
I do.
Name 5 self-care warning signs
Overwhelmed, Exhausted, lying, depression, frustration, complacency, self-pity, expectations
Name 3 PAWS symptoms
Inability to problem solve, Foggy brain, lack of coordination, Trouble concentrating, Memory issues, emotional overreaction/numbness, sleep issues, stress
Someone who is overinvolved in other’s problems has which strength of boundaries?
Loose
What is an example of an “I” statement?
Any appropriate example:
I feel…when you…Because I…I would like…etc.
Name 2 barrier to coping with emotions
Magnifying the emotion, misidentify, not being honest, denying feelings, can’t express them, messages about feelings being bad etc.
How does a cake show emotion?
It tiers up
Name 2 mindfulness exercises
Breathing, grounding, meditation, Body Scan, Walking, Eating, etc.
Name 2 skills to deal with PAWS symptoms
Vent, talk, set goals, know triggers, exercise, sleep, learn new things, manage stress, HALT, etc.
How do people get closer to our “inner circle” and have loosened boundaries?
Over time, with more exposure, respecting current boundaries, by our choice
What word is also a full sentence when establishing boundaries?
No.
We do not owe anyone excuses/reasons unless we want to.
True or False: You cannot do anything about your emotions.
False. There is always something that can be done (regulate, manage, avoid triggers, cope with discomfort, self care, etc)
What do you call a cup when they show their emotion?
"Expresso"
Why is self-care important in recovery?
Helps manage triggers, protects us, lowers relapse risk related to stress or negative emotions., etc.
What happens to PAWS if we experience a relapse?
It starts over.
Name 5 benefits to healthy boundaries
Balance, protect us, help maintain recovery, lowers stress, better relationships, learn about our self and others
Name 5 consequences of not having healthy boundaries
Any appropriate example:
Feeling taken advantage of, overwhelmed, lack of self-care, negative relationships, etc.
Pick a core emotion and name 10 feeling words in that category
Why did the dog cross the road?
To get to the barking lot