Trigger Fingers
What is a trigger?
A quick (acute) response to something (stimuli) within your environment
Do emotions play a part in recovery?
Maybe a little bit...
What is a Craving?
An intense urge
What is a coping skill?
Any method used to tolerate or handle a stressful situation
What times does Relapse Prevention start?
10:10 AM. Yes 10:10 AM. Y'all foo's should be in your seats. I don't care about the walk or the cleaning group that you have to do. This is the greatest group in the galaxy. This stuffs important. This group demands the respect of everyone in this house. Because it's that important. (JK the walk is important).
Can you be triggered by anything other than substances?
Yes.
What is an Emotion?
a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
Do Cravings only apply to illegal substances?
No
Do coping skills help in recovery?
Yes. If you use them.
What group comes after Relapse Prevention?
House Meeting. The 3rd (lesser) greatest group in the galaxy
In what other setting, besides addiction, do you commonly hear about triggers?
Trauma
Is "Setting Boundaries" part of recovery? Why?
Yes. This can help you build healthy relationships and environments.
How long does a craving last?
15 to 30 minutes
What is the difference between a coping skill and a grounding technique?
There isn't really a difference
How good is my (Colin's) spelling?
im pekable
When a trigger is an individual, what is a good way to go about handling this trigger?
An exit strategy, avoidance altogether, strict boundary setting
In the stages of relapse, when do we start to see emotional relapse?
It's the earliest stage of the "stages of relapse"
How does "Playing the Tape Through" work?
Visualizing events that would likely happen if you decided to use.
Can you explain Four Square Breathing?
Breath in Four seconds, Hold four seconds, exhale four seconds, hold four seconds.
What is the formal name of the meditation we do at the beginning of group?
A Visualization Meditation
What is the preferred way to handle a situation which you become 'triggered'?
Avoidance
What is an emotional relapse?
When you start to lose recovery structure, start isolating, and having a hard time controlling your emotions (likely without you noticing).
What do we mean when we say "Surf the Urge"?
Accepting that a cravings is happening, feeling everything that is happening.
Can you demonstrate Progressive Muscle Relaxation
That was amazing.
Who is the greatest facilitator in all of the known universe?
You are.
JK, It's me.