Problem solving STEPS
Life Problems & Recovery
Human Needs
Healthy Relationships
Attitude and Beliefs
100

The first step in problem solving is to do this one problem at a time...

 What is identify the problem?

100

During active addiction, many people use this thinking pattern that prevents them from seeing the true nature of their problems. 

What is denial (or distorted thinking)

100

 These are the most basic human needs and include food and water.

 What are biological needs

100

Letting down barriers and allowing others to affect your feelings is called this. 

What is vulnerability

100

This is the internal reaction a person has to a stressor. 

What is stress

200

This step means understanding your role in the problem without blaming yourself.

What is owning the problem

200

These people can help improve your problem-solving skills in early recovery. Name at least 3

Who are sponsors, counselors, sober friends, family members, or people at self-help meetings, mentors, Pastor, Jesus

200

This level of need includes having a safe place to live, a job, and financial security.

What are safety needs

200

This healthy relationship quality involves telling the truth and avoiding games.

What is honesty?

200

 Irrational thinking is commonly associated with these words. Say @ least 2..

What are "should," "ought," "must," "always," and "never"

300

During this step, you create as many possible solutions as you can, even unusual ones.

What is listing possible solutions aka brainstorming

300

This unhealthy response occurs when people become overwhelmed and allow problems to accumulate. 

What is ignoring or avoiding problems

300

The need for affection, love, and belonging falls into this category. 

What are social needs

300

Hiding your feelings prevents people from really understanding this.

What is how you feel

300

This part of a person judges them harshly and lowers self-esteem. 

What is the internal critic?

400

The final step encourages you to repeat what works and change what does not.

What is learn from the outcome

400

 Some people mistakenly view this as a sign of weakness, but the session describes it as a sign of strength and maturity.

What is asking for help

400

Feeling good about yourself because of positive feedback and accomplishments is known as this.

What is self-esteem?

400

Recovery is built on this concept, meaning people depend on one another for a common good. 

What is interdependence

400

This recovery practice helps counter negative self-beliefs by recognizing what you do well.

What is focusing on your strengths

500

This step involves looking at the possible outcomes and considering short-term and long-term objectives

What is describing what might happen (considering outcomes)

500

Getting sober does not automatically solve life problems. In recovery, people may feel overwhelmed, exaggerate problems, resent problems, or experience these two emotions because of problems they have caused.

What are guilt and shame

500

 Abraham Maslow used this term to describe becoming the best person possible and reaching your potential.

What is self-actualization

500

 Name five of the twelve issues required for a healthy relationship. 

What are any five of the following: vulnerability, understanding, empathy, compassion, respect, trust, acceptance, honesty, communication, compatibility, personal integrity, or consideration

500

Two people can experience the same stressor but have different emotional reactions because of their different attitudes and this.

What are beliefs