Spirituality Basics
What is one way spirituality can support recovery?
It gives hope, meaning, or purpose.
What is an attitude?
A way of thinking or feeling that affects behavior / how you feel about something
What does “personality” mean?
The set of traits, behaviors, and patterns that make someone unique.
What are “values”?
Principles or standards that guide behavior.
What has to be broken before you use it?
Hint: a food
An egg
Name a spiritual practice that does not have to be religious.
Meditation, mindfulness, time in nature, gratitude, journaling.
True or False: Beliefs influence how we act.
True.
True or False: Our personality traits can change over time.
True.
Give one example of a value that supports sobriety.
Honesty, family, health, responsibility.
How many months have 28 days?
All of them.
True or False: Spirituality is only about belonging to a church.
False.
Give an example of a belief that might block recovery.
“I can’t change,” “I need drugs/alcohol to cope,” "it's not that bad," "I don't have a problem"
Give one personality trait that might make recovery easier.
Honesty, determination, or openness.
True or False: Our values always stay the same throughout life.
False.
A girl fell off a 20-foot ladder. She wasn’t hurt. How?
She fell off the bottom step.
Fill in the blank: Spirituality often gives people a sense of ______ and ______.
Hint: One of the words starts with a "c" and refers to having a support system and one of the words starts with a "p" and is another word for "meaning."
Connection and purpose.
What is a positive attitude someone can develop in recovery?
Optimism, self-compassion, willingness to learn.
How does self-awareness help with personality growth?
It helps identify strengths and areas to change.
How can recovery help someone reconnect with their values?
By living sober, they can focus on what truly matters (family, health, stability).
You are in a dark room with a box of matches. On a table are a candle, an oil lamp and a log of firewood. What do you light first?
The match
Name one difference between spirituality and religion.
Spirituality is personal, not tied to rules or institutions; religion is organized, structured, and often has shared beliefs/practices.
How do negative core beliefs affect decision-making?
They lead to harmful choices and increase relapse risk.
Explain how spirituality and personality can work together in recovery.
Spirituality can guide values and growth, while personality traits can support healthy habits.
What is the relationship between values, attitudes, and beliefs?
Values shape beliefs, beliefs influence attitudes, and attitudes guide behavior.
Four legs up, four legs down, soft in the middle, hard all around. What am I?
A bed