Addiction Terms
Intense or strong desire, urge beyond reason
What is a craving?
We engage in this type of coping to protect ourselves and to mask our true feelings
What are Defense Mechanisms
I am upset that my partner did not put his shoes where they belong. Using I statements phrase what you could say
WHAT IS I FEEL _________ WHEN I SEE THINGS OUT OF PLACE, YOU LEAVE DIRTY SHOES ON THE CARPET AND I HAVE TO CLEAN UP THE DIRT
WHAT TYPE OF SELF-CARE MEETS THE PHYSICAL ASPECT
WHAT IS EXERCISE, MEAL PREP, PUTTING ON MAKE-UP, A SHIRT I LIKE…
TRUE OR FALSE
A PERSON WITH ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT STYLE TENDS TO ACT OUT WHEN TRIGGERED
WHAT IS TRUE
Increased amounts of substance or activity are needed to achieve the desired effect
What is tolerance
Lashing out at someone instead of acknowledging hurt
WHAT IS REACTION FORMATION
If I stay quiet and ignore my partner during arguments I am engaging in
WHAT IS STONEWALLING
HOW COULD YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR EMOTIONAL SELF-CARE NEEDS
WHAT IS JOURNALING, MEDITATION, WALKS TO THE PARK, GOING TO THE BEACH ALONE,
TRUE OR FALSE
EMOTIONAL REASONING IS HELPFUL TO FIND MEANING IN AN UNPLEASANT SITUATION
WHAT IS FALSE
EMOTIONS DOES NOT EQUAL FACTS
Development of tolerance to a new substance because of a similar substance
WHAT IS CROSS TOLERANCE
When using this coping mechanism we laugh when recounting trauma or difficult experiences
What is Humor
When I verbally attack my partner of their character i.e You are such a pig this is a form of
WHAT IS CRITICISM
WHAT ARE SOME FORMS OF INTELLECTUAL/MENTAL SELF-CARE
READING A BOOK, TRYING A NEW HOBBY, PUZZLES…
AVOIDANT ATTACHMENT STYLE CAN EITHER DOWNPLAY THE IMPORTANCE OF RELATIONSHIPS WHILE FEARING ABANDONMENT OR REJECTION
WHAT IS TRUE
AVOIDANT DISMISSIVE AND AVOIDANT FEARFUL
Terms used to describe programs or policies that focus on reducing harm restulting from substance use or other addictive behavior
What is Harm Reduction Programs
I really hate others taking up alot of space when I am also the person that takes up alot of space in other situations
What is Projection
My friend asked me to pay our shared gym membership this month. I forgot but I blamed them because they know I forget and did not remind me. I am being
WHAT IS DEFENSIVE
THIS TYPE OF SELF-CARE ENTAILS CONNECTING WITH LOVED ONES/PEOPLE AND/OR ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES TOGETHER
WHAT IS SOCIAL SELF-CARE
TRUE OR FALSE
"SHOULD" STATEMENTS ARE HELPFUL IN ANALYZING A SITUATION
WHAT IS FALSE
This term applies when symptoms of the addiction lessen or abate
WHAT IS REMISSION
I cant be angry at my boss so I get home and yell at my kids for being loud
WHAT IS DISPLACEMENT
The leading cause of divorce, entails attacking a sense of self with an intent to hurt or abuse someone
WHAT IS CONTEMPT
WHAT ARE SOME WAYS I CAN PRACTICE SELF CARE IN RECOVERY
IT DEPENDS
TRUE OR FALSE
WHEN PEOPLE EXPERIENCE TRAUMA THEY MAY FORGET ALL OR PARTS OF THE EXPERIENCE THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF DENIAL
FALSE
REPRESSION