Recovery Slogans
This slogan reminds us to focus only on today.
One Day at a Time
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Name one healthy coping skill.
Many acceptable answers.
What are the three parts of the AA program often referred to as “Recovery, Unity, and Service”?
The 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, and 12 Concepts
True or False: Relapse begins before substance use.
True
This slogan suggests making progress instead of perfection.
Progress Not Perfection
True or False: Triggers are only external.
False
What is deep breathing used for?
Reducing stress/anxiety.
Which Step involves making a searching and fearless moral inventory?
Step 4
Name one warning sign of relapse.
Isolation, skipping meetings, dishonesty, etc.
This slogan reminds us to stay in the current moment.
Easy Does It
Name two emotional triggers.
Anger, sadness, anxiety, shame, guilt, etc.
What is a grounding technique?
A way to bring attention to the present moment.
According to AA, what are the three legacies of the program?
Recovery, Unity, and Service
What is self-care?
Activities that support physical, emotional, and mental health.
This slogan encourages honesty with ourselves.
Keep It Simple
What should you do when a trigger is identified?
Use coping skills, call support, make a plan, leave situation, etc.
Name three sober supports.
Sponsor, therapist, friend, family, meeting, etc.
What is the difference between a sponsor and a sober support friend?
A sponsor specifically guides someone through the Steps and recovery program, while a sober support friend provides encouragement and accountability but may not formally sponsor.
What is one benefit of having a recovery community?
Support, accountability, connection.
This slogan reminds us that repeating the same behavior expecting different results doesn’t work.
Definition of Insanity
A person receives unexpected bad news and wants to drink. What type of trigger is this?
Emotional trigger
What CBT skill involves challenging negative thoughts?
Cognitive restructuring/thought challenging.
In AA, what does the phrase “spiritual awakening” refer to?
A change in perspective, behavior, and way of living that results from working the Steps. (Not necessarily a religious experience.)
Name the three stages of relapse.
Emotional, Mental, Physical