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Numero uno for a sober life requires this.
What is honesty
Sometimes we use this to keep people away, at a distance. It may lead us to isolate or be reactive.
What is anger
This is an acknowledgment of the way things are, embracing reality. NOT just putting up with it. "It is what it is"
Rather than refusing to change and staying with one viewpoint, changing this can be the difference when it comes to success and growth instead of repeated setbacks or relapses.
What is perspective
"We seem to remember things differently" is the quickest way to shut down what?
What is a gaslighting
Our biggest fear is NOT that we will fail it is that we are _______beyond measure
What is poweful
Feeling worthless, guilty, loss of interest in pleasurable activities, increased need for sleep and possibly recurring thoughts of death are symptoms of what?
What is depression
Things that matter to us. Our moral compass.
Healthy relationships starts with you and this...
*DBT
What is self respect
To use compassion and understanding the ability to recognize, understand, and share the thoughts and feelings of another.
What is empathy
Emotions are not problems, they are _______
What are messengers
They are trying to tell you something.
Using meditation, breath work, staying active, listening to music, and knowing they will pass are key to managing these
What are cravings
Until we value ourselves we will not value this...
What is time
The most effective level of communication is what?
What is assertive
The feeling that follows when you are aligned with your dreams
What is passion
We cannot use this to change someone's behavior, often it will only intensify or lead them to actively seek out ways to avoid the unpleasant feelings that come with the emotion.
What is shame
Using substances is made easy when these two emotions are in charge.
What are anger and fear
Making a commitment to move in the direction of a life of purpose, aligned with values and despite the discomfort of doing so.
What is committed ACTion.
The key to dialectical thinking is being in this state of mind.
What is wise mind
The space you're in right before you make a decision
What is choice point
A history of relapse, family history of substance use/abuse, and dual diagnosis are all examples of...
What are risk factors
This skill will help you take the appropriate action that does not lead to destructive consequences. Taking a moment to calm down and breathe or even remove yourself from the situation for a few minutes goes a long way to help reset your brain so that you can approach the anger trigger with a calm and rational mind.
What is pause
The 6 core concepts of act; defusion, acceptance, present moment, observer self, values and committed action are required to have what?
What is psychological flexibility
I'm sorry, I forgive you, thank you, I love you.
What is Ho'pononono
MMR success rate is what?
What is 60%