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.
Name two common cognitive distortions in addiction.
What is...
What is the theory developed by John and Julie Gottman that focuses on relationship dynamics.
What is... The Gottman Method.
What is the difference between a trigger and an excuse
What is... A trigger is something unexpected and excuse I know and am aware it can lead to relapse.
Name two types of AA meetings?
What is... speaker, step meeting, step 11 meeting, big book, beginner/newcomer.
This is the brain chemical, associated with pleasure and the brain produces less of when in active addiction.
What is... Dopamine.
Name one grounding technique.
What is...
A group that uses the 12 steps like AA however is created for loved ones of addicts.
What is... Al-Anon.
What are the four common trauma responses?
What is... Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn.
In Step 4, what are the 4 usual tasks to complete the step
What is... Moral Inventory, Resentment list, Fear Check list, Sexual Misconduct.
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 4 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
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.
Explain how trauma can change the brain in a way that increases addiction vulnerability.
What is...
Trauma keeps the nervous system in chronic survival mode, making substances appealing for relief, numbing, or control.
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.
What part of the brain detects danger and triggers fear responses?
What is... Amygdala
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.