Coping Skills
Engaging in activities that promote relaxation and well-being, such as taking a bath or practicing meditation, falls under this category of coping.
What is self-care?
In DBT, therapists use this principle to convey that an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors make sense given their unique experiences.
What is validation?
This organization, founded in 1935, developed the Twelve Steps for Alcoholics Anonymous.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
Step 12 often involves the sponsor helping the sponsee carry this to others who may be struggling.
What is the message of recovery?
Individuals with SUD frequently experience symptoms of this mood disorder, characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest or pleasure.
What is major depressive disorder?
Talking to a friend, family member, or therapist is an example of using this type of coping resource.
What is social support?
In the context of Substance Use Disorder, DBT is often adapted to address these specific behaviors.
What are impulsive and self-destructive behaviors?
This symbol, commonly associated with Narcotics Anonymous, represents the three sides of the triangle of recovery
What is the NA symbol, a triangle with a circle?
Sponsors often emphasize the importance of these principles, suggesting that they be practiced in all affairs.
What are recovery principles?
Individuals with co-occurring disorders may be prescribed medications that target both mental health and substance use issues. What is the term for these types of medications?
What are dual-diagnosis or co-prescription medications?
This cognitive coping skill involves challenging and changing negative thought patterns.
What is cognitive restructuring or reframing?
DBT skills can be particularly beneficial for individuals with SUD by helping them cope with cravings, manage emotions, and prevent this behavior.
What is relapse?
What is Unity, Recovery, and Service?
A good sponsor is typically someone who has achieved and maintained this in their own recovery.
What is long-term sobriety?
Co-occurring disorders refer to the simultaneous presence of a substance use disorder and this other category of disorders.
What are mental health disorders or psychiatric disorders?
This technique involves using your five senses to connect with the present moment and reduce anxiety.
What is grounding?
This distress tolerance skill encourages individuals to find activities that divert them from distressing thoughts or situations
What is "Distract"?
Step 4 requires making a searching and fearless moral inventory of oneself. What is the purpose of this step?
What is self-reflection and awareness?
This individual provides guidance and support to someone newer in the recovery process in a 12-Step Program.
What is a sponsor?
The most effective approach for addressing co-occurring disorders is an integrated treatment model, which combines these two types of services.
What are mental health services and substance use treatment?
Mindfulness encourages individuals to view their thoughts as passing events without becoming overly attached or reactive. What is this aspect of mindfulness?
What is observing thoughts?
In DBT, this skill within the Distress Tolerance module emphasizes accepting, finding meaning, and tolerating distress without making things worse.
What is radical acceptance?
Step 9 involves making direct amends to people one has harmed, except when doing so would injure them or others. What is the principle behind this step?
What is making restitution and seeking forgiveness?
This important factor is emphasized in the sponsor-sponsee relationship, requiring trust and openness.
What is accountability?
In treating co-occurring disorders, this type of medication may be used to manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings for substances.
What is medication-assisted treatment (MAT)?