Key Concepts
The expectation, or desire, that things can and will get better
Hope
What do we call a place to keep our wellness tools
Wellness Toolbox
What do we call it when we use drugs or alcohol to cope
Addiction
He was a comedian who starred in Mrs. Doubtfire
Robin Williams suffered from Levy Body Dementia and alcoholism. He committed suicide at the age of 63.
Seeing someone else as perfect or more worthy, than everyone else. (Projection, Rationalization or Idealization)
Idealization
The process, or what we do to learn new things about recovery
Education
When things have broken all the way down without implementing any action plans
Crisis
What do we call things such as coloring, exercise, music
Coping skills
Lead singer of Nirvana who was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder as a child and later with bipolar disorder.
Kurt Cobain
Reverting, or turning back, to behaviors more characteristic of an earlier stage of development. (Repression, Regression or Rationalization)
Regression
What is it called to have friends/family, case management, groups, etc. in recovery
Support
A Plan that we do every day to keep us well
Daily Maintenance Plan
TRUE OR FALSE:
Recovery looks the same for everyone
FALSE
She is a singer, that also starred on the Disney channel, who was recently treated for an overdose and has opened up about her bipolar diagnosis.
Demi Lovato
Wanting to cover up weaknesses and mistakes by making up for them with gifts (Compensation, Projection or Rationalization)
Compensation
Also known as accountability, it was what we use to own up to our own actions
Personal Responsibility
The subtle signs that we have gotten off track
Early Warning Signs
Name at least 2 things that can help in recovery
Medication, support groups, therapy, hospitals, day centers, education
David Beckham
Making excuses to try to explain a situation or behavior rather than directly taking responsibility. (Repression, Rationalization, or Regression)
Rationalization
The ability to speak up for ourselves in recovery and get our needs met
Self Advocacy
The first step to things breaking down that activate our early warning signs
Triggers
a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; the action or process of regaining possession or control of something stolen or lost.
Recovery
English singer, songwriter and pianist known for his flashy clothes who was diagnosed with bulimia
Elton John
The conscious, intentional pushing of unpleasantness from one's mind is which defense mechanism? (Denial, Repression or Suppression)
Supression