FREEDOM MYTHS
“Once you relapse, your recovery is over.” True or False?
False — relapse can be a learning experience and part of recovery.
This DBT skill helps you pause before reacting impulsively — like pressing “pause” on your inner horror movie.
What is STOP?
True or False: Self-care has to cost money or take lots of time.
False — it can be as simple as breathing or resting.
HALT reminds us to check for four common triggers. Name two.
What are Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
This famous statue was a gift from France to the United States.
What is The Statue of Liberty?
This myth says you must hit “rock bottom” before you can recover.
What is you don't have to hit your "rock bottom", recovery starts when you are willing to admit a change needs to be made at any time in your life?
The balance between emotional mind and reasonable mind is called this.
What is Wise Mind?
This “sweet” skill helps you stay present when cravings appear.
What is mindfulness or grounding?
When you start romanticizing old using days, that’s called what?
What is euphoric recall?
This national symbol is a bird known for its white head and fierce look.
What is the bald eagle?
“If I ask for help, it means I’m weak.” What’s the truth?
It takes strength to reach out; vulnerability builds resilience.
CBT teaches us that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. What is this triangle called?
The Cognitive Triangle.
When stress feels overwhelming, you can regulate your body temperature, breathing, and movement — part of what DBT skill?
What is TIP (Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing)?
This type of relapse happens emotionally or mentally before any substance use.
What is a lapse or emotional relapse?
This classic cookout food is often eaten in contests on the 4th of July.
What is a hot dog?
Therapy is only for people with “serious” problems. What’s the fact?
Therapy supports growth, coping, and self-understanding for everyone.
Using opposite actions (doing the opposite of your urge) helps manage this DBT skill area.
What is emotional regulation?
This phrase reminds us to focus on what we can control, not what we can’t.
What is the Circle of Control?
One of the best ways to prevent relapse during holidays or stressful times is to have this plan ready.
What is a relapse prevention plan or safety plan?
The American flag currently has this many stars.
What is 50?
This “monster” of self-stigma can block progress when people believe they don’t deserve recovery.
What is shame?
DBT encourages self-care using the acronym PLEASE. Name one letter and what it stands for.
PL = treat Physical illness, E = Eating, A = avoid mood-Altering substances, S = Sleep, E = Exercise.
Creating a “menu” of healthy coping options — like journaling, calling a sponsor, or listening to music — helps prevent what?
What is relapse or impulsive behavior?
Name one way to handle an unexpected craving when alone and triggered.
urge surfing, grounding, calling support, deep breathing, moving your body.
In Independence Day, this actor plays Captain Steven Hiller, who helps fight the aliens.
Who is Will Smith?