Emotions
How many core emotions do we have and what are they?
5; Anger, Sadness, Joy/Happiness, Fear, Disgust
Why are holidays a relapse risk?
Any appropriate answer (More stress, less routine, increased substance use, exposure to family, etc.)
What is the first way we should deal with triggers?
Avoid them
How many British colonies did America begin as?
13
What is self-care?
Anything to support our physical, mental, and spiritual health
Which core emotion is often considered a secondary emotion?
Anger
A word, phrase, or thought that we can repeat to ourselves when triggered or stressed is called a what?
Mantra (this too shall pass)
Being in a place where there are a lot of triggers and easier access to substances is called what?
A high risk situation
How many hot dogs are eaten in America on the 4th of July?
150 million
When should we practice self-care?
All the time! Daily! Always!
Name 2 unhealthy ways to deal with emotions.
Any appropriate answer
Everyone should have a list of how many people to call for support in their relapse plan?
At least 3
What can triggers be?
People, places, things (both internal and external)
What date did America declare independence?
July 2, 1776
Name 6 ways you practice self-care
Any appropriate response
Name one healthy way to express emotions.
Any appropriate answer
Knowing these can helps us stop our relapse process early on
Warning signs
Name two coping skills for triggers:
Any response, call someone, distract, leave, etc.
What year did Independence Day become a federal holiday?
1870
Name a way to self-sooth with all 5 senses.
Vision, hearing, touch, taste, smell
Who is responsible for our emotions?
We are
Remembering these two things will help us stay sober
Consequences of use and Motivation for sobriety
What should we always have in place to avoid falling into cravings?
A plan
What is our national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner (since 1931)
Self-care should include all areas of your life, name 4 areas:
Spiritual, mental, physical, social, occupational, emotional