Identifying Triggers
The emotion that usually results from feeling disrespected, unheard, insulted, etc.
What is anger?
This technique emphasizes using relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to manage stress and cravings triggered by external factors.
What is practicing mindfulness?
This term refers to the ability to bounce back and recover quickly from triggering situations or setbacks in recovery.
What is resilience?
These skills are what describes the ability to recognize early warning signs of relapse and prepare us to take action to prevent it.
What is relapse prevention?
Riddle - What can run but never walk?
What is a river?
The emotion that results from hearing bad news, having your feelings hurt, being disappointed, etc.
What is sadness?
This approach involves engaging in alternative activities or hobbies to distract oneself from cravings and redirect focus.
What is engaging in healthy distractions?
This practice involves creating a 'toolbox' to cope with triggers.
What is developing healthy coping skills?
One should do this often to make sure they are staying on track with their recovery.
What is self-check-ins or self-reflections?
Which planet has the most moons?
What is Saturn?
The emotion that comes from experiencing something positive, doing things that you enjoy, etc.
What is happy?
This coping skill focuses on using positive affirmations, self-talk, or reframing thoughts to challenge and change negative beliefs or triggers.
What is cognitive restructuring or positive self talk?
Having a strong network of this increases your ability to be resilient.
What is supports?
Exercise, practicing mindfulness, engaging with support systems, etc, are all things that are considered...
What are coping skills?
What blood type is a universal donor?
What is type O negative?
The emotion that usually results from feeling unsure, frightened, etc.
What is anxious?
This technique involves reaching out for support from a sponsor, therapist, or support group when facing triggers or cravings.
What is reaching out for help?
This concept refers to utilizing past experiences and relapse experiences to grow more resilient in recovery.
What is learning from setbacks or relapse prevention skills?
Being able to set boundaries, express needs, and seek support are all a result of developing these skills...
Who wrote "The Star Spangled Banner"?
Who is Francis Scott Key?
The emotion that usually results from things not going as planned, feeling misunderstood, etc.
What is frustrated or upset?
This technique involves providing yourself with care after being triggered, such as engaging in a healthy activity that you enjoy, taking a hot shower or bath, etc.
What is self care?
Engaging in these supports can help to increase resiliency independently and/or in a community.
This grounding technique involves five steps, what are they?
What are five things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste?
What color is a giraffe's tongue?