Coping skills
Name one healthy coping skill.
Any healthy coping skill.
What emotion often comes before anger?
Hurt, fear, sadness
What is one thing you can do when experiencing a craving?
Call support, meeting, walk, coping skill, etc.
What does H stand for?
Hungry
True or False:
Exercise can help reduce stress.
True
True or False:
All emotions are bad.
False
True or False:
Cravings last forever.
False
What does A stand for?
Angry
Name two emotional coping skills.
Journaling, therapy, support person, prayer, etc.
Name one emotion that has triggered substance use in the past.
Any reasonable emotion.
Name one recovery support system.
Sponsor, therapist, meetings, sober friends, treatment staff.
What does L stand for?
Lonely
What coping skill involves writing down your thoughts and feelings?
Journaling
What is emotional regulation?
Managing emotions in a healthy way.
What does relapse prevention mean?
Using skills and support to avoid returning to use.
What does T stand for?
Tired
Why are coping skills important in recovery?
They help manage emotions, stress, cravings, and prevent relapse.
Why is it important to identify your emotions?
To respond rather than react impulsively.
What is one warning sign of relapse?
Isolation, stress, dishonesty, skipping meetings, etc.
Why is HALT important?
It helps identify needs that may increase relapse risk.