Totally Radical Dude
Meditation
POTPOURI
Got the Blues?
Fear Factor
100
What type of therapy is this?
DBT- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
100
Why is focusing on breathing important during meditation?
Consciously focusing on breathing during meditation is crucial because it helps regulate the nervous system, enhances focus, and grounds the practitioner in the present moment. By paying attention to the breath, individuals can quiet the mind, reduce stress, and cultivate a deeper connection with their inner experience.
100
What does HALT stand for and why is it important?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
If you let yourself become any of these things, you are vulnerable to relapse. They are controlled by the same part of your brain that was damaged by your substance use.
100
Name 2 signs of depression
100
What was the song was the dance challenge during the Fear Factor group?
The Chicken Song (Old McDonald sung by chickens)
300
What is Radical Acceptance?
adical acceptance means fully accepting situations, emotions, or circumstances as they are, without judgment, resistance, or attempts to change them, especially when they are outside of one's control. It's about acknowledging reality as it is in the present moment, even if it's painful or undesirable, rather than wishing things were different.
300
What is Zentagling?
Zentangle is a form of art meditation where repetitive patterns are drawn to promote relaxation and mindfulness. It involves creating structured, abstract designs on small tiles using simple, repetitive strokes, encouraging a meditative state and a focus on the present moment. This practice can be used to relieve stress, enhance focus, and cultivate a sense of calm.
300
What is the phone number that you should have saved in your phone to best communicate with your Counselor?
323-601-0090
300
What is the DSM-5?
The official manual Doctor’s and Therapist use to diagnose medical and mental health related diseases
300
What part of the brain do fear and anxiety come from?
Anxiety is best described as a disorder of the fight-or-flight response (a common way substance use damages your brain), where someone perceives danger that isn’t there.
500
Tell us how you would tie your shoe, if you only had one arm. Tell us what you learned in group- or how you would do this.
In group we watched a video- we discussed ways to do this.
500
There are several ways to meditate, but they all include what?
Focusing on the moment by temporarily detaching from both the past and the future
Reconnecting with the world and your own body
Focusing to facilitate relaxation and calm
Disengaging from judgment of yourself and others
500
What is Contingency Management?
Contingency management is a behavioral intervention where individuals receive rewards or incentives for achieving specific goals or behaviors, typically related to substance use disorder treatment. It's based on the principle of positive reinforcement, where desired behaviors are strengthened through rewards. Like the rewards this app provides for attending, UA testing and activities.
500
Why is Addiction considered a disease?
1. It is not curable, only treatable
2. It is progressive, meaning it gets worse over time, even when a person stops using.
500
Name 2 reasons, that were discussed in group, that people may have fears in early recovery.
DAILY TRIPLE
Fear of detox and withdrawal– For many people, it is the ominous storm cloud of withdrawal that they know haunts the detoxification process
Fear of relapse– It is common to fear the return to substance use and loss of control associated with relapse.
Fear of dealing with emotions– Having to learn coping skills in place of using substances is a big fear for a lot of people in early recovery.
Fear of losing relationships– For many, choosing recovery is a hard decision that leads to having to stop being around friends and family that they have always used with, or unhealthy people in their lives.
Fear of sobriety– Fear of the unknown. What will life be like without using? How will I feel and how will I deal with things?
Fear of Success– This is the fear that you will not be able to maintain recovery or let others down after a while.
650
How does Radical Acceptance related to addiction?
Addiction is an incurable disease that changes the way your brain works. While it is not as obvious as losing an arm, living with addiction also requires major changes in the way we think and how we do things.
650
What happens during Progressive Muscle Relaxation Meditation?
Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique that involves systematically tensing and relaxing different muscle groups in the body to reduce tension and promote relaxation.
650
Please describe how you confirm, cancel or reschedule your groups and appointments.
DAILY DOUBLE
You can utilize all of these options in the app, in your calendar.
650
What is the name of the main chemical in the brain that makes you feel happy, and is damaged by substance use?
Dopamine
650
Tell us about a fear that you are working to address in healthier ways.
Describe your fear and your healthy way of responding to it.
800
DAILY DOUBLE
Who is Nick Vujicic and how does he practice Radical Acceptance?
Nick is a very successful man that was born with no arms and no legs. Through Radical Acceptance, Nick has been able to accept his situation and live his best life.
800
Describe Sound Bath Meditation
Instead of guided meditation, which uses speaking to guide a person through a meditative state, sound baths use music and instruments such as gongs and bowls to provide the guidance. Not only are they a great de-stressor, but they can be the perfect introduction to meditation for beginners.
800
What was the tongue twister that was challenged during the Fear Factor group?
Daily Triple
I’m a mother plucker
I pluck mother pheasants
I’m a very pleasant
Mother pheasant plucker!
800
What are the 3 Stages of Relapse?
DAILY DOUBLE
1. Emotional
2. Mental
3. Physical
800
What are these symptoms of?
Rapid heart rate
Excessive worrying
Sweating
An impending sense of doom
Mood swings
Restlessness and agitation
Tension
Insomnia.
Anxiety