Self-Care
What is self-care?
Caring for self (physical/mental/emotional health).
What does HALT Stand for in our recovery values?
Hungry-Angry-Lonely-Tired
The stages of change include: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
What is Addiction?
Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence.
A relapse prevention plan is a working document, meaning it can change as often as needed? TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
Self-care is NOT important to recovery. TRUE OR FALSE?
FALSE!!! IT IS SOOOOO IMPORTANT
There is a recovery value about RESPECT. Who is it important to respect in recovery?
OURSELVES AND OTHERS
— Not thinking of quitting
— Feel that things are fine
— Do not see a problem
What are warning signs of complacency?
lack of gratitude for how far you've come, feeling that you no longer need to put in work in your recovery, opinions of helping professionals/sponsors do not matter.
You will be asked to complete a Relapse Prevention plan as a part of the IOT group? TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
Eating a healthy lunch, writing in my journal, and playing games on my phone is self-care. TRUE OR FALSE
ABSOLUTELY, self-care is different for everyone!
When do we review the recovery values in IOT group?
After introductions and before the reading.
What are the characteristics of contemplation stage?
— Thinking of quitting
— Wondering how I affect others
— Maybe trying small changes
What days and time is IOT group?
M/T/TH from 9-12
Why would it be helpful to have a relapse prevention plan?
To address stages of relapse (emotional, mental, physical). To be prepared. To have identified supports and a plan.
If I don't do self-care I am risk for putting my sobriety on the line. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE- Self-care is an important part of receovery.. remember our recovery values and HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired)
How is service work helpful to us?
We help ourselves by helping others.
What are the characteristics of preparation stage?
— Have a plan to quit
— May have “cut down”
— Can see benefits of quitting
Why is it important for us to use honesty with the group?
aid in recovery, to gain support needed, to continue making progress towards goals, to have a place to be honest with NO judgment.
Warning signs of emotional relapse include what?
It is selfish for me to do self-care daily. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE FALSE FALSE
Name the 5 recovery values.
What are characteristics of action stage?
— Have quit using
— Am avoiding triggers
— Asking others for support
Deep breathing is a technique that can help with decreasing symptoms of anxiety and stress. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE 100%
It's okay to sleep during IOT. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE