Catch Some ZZZ's
This nighttime habit can make falling asleep harder, even though it feels relaxing in the moment.
What is scrolling on your phone?
This is something that can increase the chance of returning to an old unhealthy behavior and is important to recognize early.
What is a trigger?
CALM
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CHAOS
Calm over Chaos
This four-letter word can be one of the most important things to say when you need help in recovery.
What is HELP?
In this 1994 Disney movie, a young lion learns that even after a devastating loss, he can find his way forward with help from friends like Timon and Pumbaa.
What is The Lion King
This stimulant can hang around in your system for hours and potentially interfere with sleep.
What is Caffeine/Nicotine?
When a stressful situation suddenly takes a turn for the worse, using this before reacting can help you stay in control.
What is a coping skill?
PRESSURE
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CALM
Calm Under Pressure
What is False
In this Pixar movie, an optimistic blue fish keeps repeating this phrase when things don't go according to plan: “Just keep swimming.”
What is Finding Nemo?
Going to bed and waking up around the same time each day is an example of this helpful sleep habit.
What is Consistent Sleep Schedule?
Your friend cancels plans, you're already stressed, and suddenly you're thinking, “Forget it, I'll just isolate.” Recognizing this early can help you change the direction of the story.
What is a warning signal?
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What is Think outside the box?
Contacting support or leaving a risky environment
What are controllable behaviors?
This 2006 movie follows a family traveling across the country to help a young girl compete in a beauty pageant—and despite plenty of chaos, the family learns to support one another.
What is Little Miss Sunshine?
In recovery, getting enough sleep can help support this important skill when cravings, stress, or strong emotions show up.
What is coping/self-regulation?
You're having a terrible day and notice you're becoming angry, isolating yourself, and thinking about old behaviors. Catching these signs early and reaching out for support can help prevent this unwanted “plot twist.”
What is relapse?
YOU
EDGE EDGE EDGE EDGE
What is on the edge?
You’re having a rough night and your brain says, “Don't tell anyone.” Your recovery plan says otherwise. What should you do?
What is Reach out to your support?
In this 2001 movie, a man discovers that his seemingly perfect life is actually an elaborate television show; and decides to take the biggest leap of his life by leaving what he knows behind.
What is the Truman Show?
True or False: Being exhausted can make it harder to manage stress and make healthy decisions in recovery.
True
This recovery strategy involves recognizing your personal triggers and warning signs, knowing what coping skills work for you, and identifying who you can turn to when things start going sideways
What is a relapse prevention plan?
UP
DOWN
UP
DOWN
What are ups and downs?
These are the three things you should know BEFORE a difficult situation happens: what your triggers are, what coping skills work for you, and this.
What is Who can you call for support?
In this 2006 film, a struggling salesman refuses to give up despite homelessness, financial hardship, and countless setbacks. The title itself describes what he eventually finds.
What is The Pursuit of Happyness?