Gratitude in Recovery
what is gratitude?
A mindset that helps reframe negative thoughts, Focusing on what you have control over today, or a grounding tool to change thinking.
Name one emotion or feeling that people in recovery often carry that can make self-forgiveness difficult.
Guilt, shame, regret
What are the 3 points of the CBT triangle?
Thoughts, Emotions, Behavior
what diseases did we compare addiction to while learning about the disease model of addiction?
Name one benefit of celebrating milestones in recovery.
creates positive behavioral change, builds self-confidence, increases motivation, strengthens recovery identity, or encourages gratitude and hope.
According to the worksheet, what is gratitude NOT?
True or False: Self-forgiveness means forgetting the past and avoiding accountability. Why is it true or false?
False. Self-forgiveness means accepting responsibility, learning from mistakes, making amends when possible, and moving forward.
which part of the CBT triangle comes first that often triggers emotional responses?
Thoughts
It is long-lasting and often requires ongoing treatment, support, and lifestyle changes to maintain recovery.
True or False: Recovery milestones only include sobriety dates.
False. Recovery milestones can include emotional, mental, behavioral, and relationship growth.
Why is gratitude difficult for some people in recovery?
Addiction trains the brain to focus on what is missing and to scan for danger.
According to the worksheet, what is one way excessive shame can negatively affect recovery?
It can increase vulnerability to relapse, isolation, depression, or self-sabotaging behaviors.
what are automatic thoughts?
Random thoughts that are fast, habit-based, and cannot be controlled.
name one sign we discussed that means addiction is progressing over time.
Increased tolerance, using larger amounts, secrecy or dishonesty, relationship problems, legal consequences, financial problems, health consequences, or mental health symptoms.
Name one example of a recovery milestone that is not related to a sobriety date.
Asking for support, setting a boundary, attending treatment, surviving a craving, walking away from unhealthy people, managing emotions, taking accountability, rebuilding trust, practicing self-care, showing up consistently, or regulating emotions.
In the Gratitude Reframe Practice, a person facing anxiety thinks “Everything in my life is falling apart.”
What gratitude-based reframe challenges that thought?
“I have a support system and coping skills, my life is not falling apart.”
What common barrier to self-forgiveness is reflected in the belief, "I have to do recovery perfectly"?
perfectionism/perfectionistic thinking
Name one mental health diagnosis that we discussed, that can influence automatic thoughts.
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or ADHD
according to the disease model of addiction, recovery requires more than just stopping the substance use. What else does it require?
mental health, physical health, relationships, emotional regulation, coping skills, self-awareness, daily functioning, and overall well-being.
According to the worksheet, recovery involves rebuilding a ________, not just stopping substance use.
healthy life
What is one gratitude skill we discussed as a group that you can apply to your daily life?
- notice one thing at a time
- use mindfulness to anchor the moment
- name what your strengths are
- gratitude log
- "have to" to "get to"
- showing gratitude toward others
Name atleast one way self-forgiveness strengthens recovery.
It increases self-worth, improves emotional regulation, builds healthier relationships, strengthens recovery motivation, and develops resilience after setbacks.
In the thought reframing process, what three things must a person do after recognizing an automatic thought?
Evaluate the evidence for and against the thought, replace it with a more balanced or accurate thought, and choose a healthier behavior.
how does addiction change the brain? What does it make more difficult?
Impulse control, decision-making, or emotional regulation.
What are one of the four areas of growth we discussed that people can experience during recovery?
emotional, mental, behavioral, relational,