Triggers
What is a "trigger" in substance use recovery?
stress
challenging emotions
being places where substances are
Name one healthy daily routine that supports sobriety.
Drinking water
Exercising
Balanced meals
What is a coping skill?
A coping skill are strategies used to manage stressful or challenging situations, promoting better mental and physical health.
Sobriety
The state of being sober
Name one internal trigger and one external trigger.
Hungry or tired
New job or overstimulating change
How does sleep support recovery?
Allows healing in brain and body
Allows mental clarity for decision making
Name one grounding technique for anxiety.
Deep breathing
Slip vs. Relapse
Slip is more short term return to problematic behavior while relapse is more long term and severe of same behavior.
Why is stress considered a powerful trigger?
stress can be difficult to manage without proper coping skills
Why is nutrition important in recovery?
For overall physical and mental health
How does mindfulness help during cravings?
it keeps you in control of your mind and body.
Support system?
a network of people who provide emotional, practical, or informational support to an individual.
Describe a situation that might be a hidden trigger.
Smelling a scent from food that reminds you of a snack you would get when using in the past.
Name 3 benefits of regular physical activity for people in recovery.
clear mind, strength
What is the difference between reactive and proactive coping?
Proactive coping involves preparing for potential stressors before they occur, while reactive coping involves responding to stressors after they happen.
a Sponsor?
a mentor or a guide who has been in recovery and worked through the steps and no longer has to drink or use
How can you create a “trigger plan” to stay safe during risky situations?
With support and with intention
What role does goal setting play in maintaining sobriety?
Keeping disciplined, intentional and focused goals remind you of the reason you are remaining sober and gives you something to look forward to
Create a short list of coping skills for a high-risk event (e.g., party or argument).
Point out 5 senses
Deep breathing
Finding a quiet space to write down thoughts
Rubberband method
emotional sobriety?
Emotional sobriety is about freeing yourself from being controlled by your emotional state