Basic Needs
Name one basic need for survival (food, water, sleep, shelter).
Food, water, sleep, shelter (any basic survival need).
Name one quality of a healthy relationship.
Trust, respect, honesty, communication, empathy (any).
Recovery often means finding friends who support what?
Sobriety/recovery.
Humans need connection with others (true or false?).
True.
Which is more basic: safety or friendship?
Safety.
Understanding someone’s feelings is called what?
Empathy.
Encouragement from others helps build what?
Confidence/self-esteem.
What happens if we never share feelings?
Others don’t understand us/problems build up.
What needs often get ignored during addiction?
Basic needs like health, housing, relationships, self-care.
What does honesty mean in relationships?
Being truthful/real.
Recovery works best when people support each other (what concept is this?)
Supporting each other/interdependence.
Name one feeling that is hard for people to share.
Any difficult emotion (sadness, fear, anger, love).
Feeling safe at home or having a job falls under what type of need?
Safety needs.
What does good communication look like?
Open talking and listening.
Name one healthy goal someone might work on in recovery.
Any healthy recovery goal.
Sharing feelings helps relationships do what?
Build trust/improve relationships.
Name one sign someone is rebuilding their needs in recovery.
Examples: stable housing, routines, healthier relationships.
What happens when relationships revolve around substances?
Relationships become unhealthy or substance-centered.
What does becoming your best self mean?
Growing/becoming best self/reaching potential.
Name one benefit of opening up to safe people.
Support, relief, connection (any).