This is a disease that affects your brain and behavior.
Addiction
This is anything that causes hardship or strain. It can be long term or short term.
Stressors
This acronym reminds us of areas of our life to watch for to avoid potential relapse
H.A.L.T.
Some models of the Stages of Change leave out this possible stage.
Relapse
This is a simple technique that can help you manage your emotions. It involves increments of 4 Sec, 4 Sec, and 6 Sec
Deep Breathing
This is the location of the first step of the 12 step nature walk.
Front of the main building
Stressors often lead to negative ____________, which may be irrational, or exaggerated.
Thoughts
Steps 10, 11 & 12 are often referred to as this.
Maintenance Stages
Mary knows she has a problem with opioid pain medication and has an appointment with her doctor to discuss. Which stage is Mary in.
Contemplation Stage
The goal of this is to buy yourself time during a craving.
Diversions
This woman is present for all morning chapel services as well as evening vespers.
The blessed mother.
The way a person acts in response to thoughts, feelings, and symptoms may worsen stressors, or create new stressors.
Behavioral response
This is the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Serenity
This stage involves ambivalence about your drug or alcohol use.
Precontemplation
These are the 2 types of coping skills.
Problem focused
Emotion Focused
This is the name of the foodservice company Snug utilizes.
Maplevale Farms
This image represents:
The depression cycle.
There is a myth that NA, AA and all 12 step groups force religion on you. Provide the truth.
There IS talk of God but you get to choose your own concept that works. Each person defines their Higher Power as they wish; whether it’s nature, a universal energy, your intuition, or a God of their choosing. Some utilize the group as a power greater than themselves in the beginning.
Some people come into the program as an atheist or agnostic. No one is forced or made to feel guilty for their individual beliefs. You can work aspects of the program without believing in a Higher Power.
Stage where people overtly modify their behavior and their surroundings. Make the move for which they have been preparing. Requires the greatest commitment of time and energy.
CHANGE IS MORE VISIBLE TO OTHERS.
Action Stage
This is one of the most notorious unhealthy coping skills.
Substance abuse
This is the most abused substance in the United States.
Alcohol
These three things make up the second phase of the depression cycle.
Thoughts
Feelings
Physical Symptoms
These are the qualities you should look for in a sponsor.
Someone well established in recovery.
At least 1 year clean
Same gender as you
Someone you can relate well to
In this stage you continue to work the steps, go to meetings, and fight to maintain your recovery.
Maintenance Stage
Healthy coping skills fall in four general categories. Name 2 of the four.
Bonus points for naming all 4.
Mental
Physical
Emotional
Spiritual