Just For Today
Communication
Stress and Emotional Well being
Powerlessness & Family
Effects on the brain
100

Service can bring out both the __ in us and the __ in us. 

Best. Worst. 

100

what is the most effective form of communication

Assertive

100

__ occurs when obstacles block a person from reaching a goal. 

Frustration. 

100

Who was in the video we watched in Wednesday's morning group?

Father Martin

100

What is the pre-frontal cortex also referred to?

The stop system. 

200

To awaken my sleepy spirit, I will __ __ __ __. 

Use the 12 steps. 

200

A __ __ response can be the most confusing form of communication.

Passive-Aggressive.

200

Give one example of a external frustration and one example of an internal frustration. 

*being able to pay bills, losing a job, not having enough money, losing a friend, making an enemy etc. 

*Guilt over blowing money, feeling lonely, being afraid to engage in sober activities, getting angry etc. 

200

According to Father Martin, what 3 categories did he split the 12 steps into?

Steps 1-3 Trusting in God. Steps 4-11 Cleaning house. Step 12 Helping others. 

200

Which system of the brain is the Go system?

 A. Amygdala

B. Basal ganglia 

C. Pre-frontal cortex 

300

I will strive to be of service to our __. I will be unafraid to discover __ _ __. 

Fellowship. Who I am. 

300

__ communicators seek to avoid conflict at all costs. 

Passive

300

People in recovery experience both __ and __ pressures.

Internal. External. 

300

That is what you want them to recognize, that _____ represents the price they pay, the negative consequences to their self, their emotional, mental, physical and spiritual self. 

A. Powerlessness.

B. Pretending.

C. Unmanageability. 

D. All the above 

300

Which system of the brain is the Whoo Hooo system?

A. Basal Ganglia 

B. Amygdala

C. Pre- frontal cortex  

400

When I live fully in each moment, I open myself to the __ __ __ __ __ __. 

Joys that might otherwise escape me. 

400

What form of communication can include making demands of someone without listening to them, can be hostile and damage relationships? 

Aggressive. 

400

Why is emotional wellness important for recovery?

You may relate better with others. Reducing or avoiding stressful situations reduces illness. etc

400

Silent treatment, lying, accommodating, canceling plans, pretending, relocating are all examples of what?

Lengths family members will go to try and control the addicts behavior and usage. 

400

Which system of the brain keeps you alive by automatically detecting danger? 

A. Amygdala 

B. Pre frontal cortex

C. Basil ganglia 

500
We regretted the _, dreaded the _, and weren't too thrilled about the ___

Past. Future. Present. 

500

There are four basic styles of communication and conflict resolution. What are they?

Passive. Passive-Aggressive. Aggressive. Assertive.

500

____ occurs when there are two opposing forces, one force against the other.

What is conflict. 

500

The ultimate consequence of ____ is that life becomes controlled by __ __ __. 

Codependency. Someone else's addiction. 

500

which of the 3 systems of the brain get bypassed with addiction?

Pre frontal cortex/stop system

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