AA 12 Steps
We admitted we were powerless over (our drug of choice) - that our lives had become unmanageable.
What is.. Step One
A powerful desire to use my drug of choice whether physically or mentally that usually passes.
What is... A Craving.
What does CBT stand for
What is... Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
What is the theory developed by John and Julie Gottman that focuses on relationship dynamics.
What is... The Gottman Method.
This actor, best known for his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight passed away from accidental overdose in 2008.
What is... Heath Ledger.
What is... Dr. Bob and/or Bill W.
This is the brain chemical, associated with pleasure and the brain produces less of when in active addiction.
What is... Dopamine.
What does DBT stand for?
What is... Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
A group that uses the 12 steps like AA however is created for loved ones of addicts.
What is... Al-Anon.
This talented singer, known for songs like Rehab died from alcohol poisoning in 2011 at just 27 years old.
What is... Amy Winehouse.
In Step 4, Members are encouraged to create a "searching and fearless" what?
What is... Moral Inventory. (Disease behaviors or Character Defects)
This is the part of the brain, essential for decision making, the last part of the brain to fully develop, and is often impaired in individuals with addiction.
What is... Prefrontal cortex.
In CBT, Name the three components of the cognitive triangle.
What is... thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
What are styles 3 of the 4 main attachment styles?
What is... Secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganized.
They help us manage our emotions related to difficult times to improve emotional health and help us grow as people. Behaviors, attitudes, and approaches
Healthy Coping skills
This Step requires members to make amends to those they've harmed, except when to do so would cause harm to others.
What is... Step 9.
The part of the brain that is associated with survival and is highjacked by addiction to create the illusion that an addicts drug of choice is a primary need such as food and water.
What is... Mid-Brain.
In CBT, this type of cognitive distortion is often referred to as expecting the worse outcome.
What is... Catastrophizing.
What are the Gottman 4 horseman of the apocalypse?
What is... Criticism, contempt, stonewalling, and defensiveness.
This condition occurs when an individual has both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder.
What is.. A co-occurring disorder/Dual Diagnosis.
Recite the serenity prayer...
What is... Higher power give me the strength to accept the things i cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.
This process, where the brains neural connections are reorganized, repaired, and allows individuals in recovery to learn new habits and thought patterns.
What is... Neuroplasticity.
In DBT, What does the Dialectics in Dialectical mean?
What is... The synthesis of opposites (most commonly acceptance versus change).
This is the ratio of positive interactions to negative interactions cited by Gottman as essential to maintaining a healthy relationships.
What is.. 5:1.
Best PHP and IOP program in Florida
What is... Sophros Recovery!