BE PRESENT IN THE MOMENT IN TREATMENT
COPING SKILLS
ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES
DEVELOPING A SUPPORT SYSTEM
STAGES OF CHANGE
100

True or False:  Hobbies, self improvement, creating healthy connections, and making your way down town-walking fast-faces pass because you're home bound from work should have taken the place of substance use.

TRUE

TRUE

TRUE

TRUE

TRUE


100
True or False:  Cravings are a natural and common part of early recovery and they are not intense, are timed, and underwhelming. 

F-F-F-FALSSEEE

100
True or False:  Assertive Communication helps when a person is dealing with moments of anger, frustration, or emotional overwhelm. 

True

100

True or False:  Developing a strong support system is  not one of the most important parts of the recovery process. 

False

100

Which one is missing:

Pre-contemplation

Contemplation

Action

Maintenance

Recurrence/Relapse

PREPARATION 

200

True or False:  Art, music, movement, games, journaling, nature walks, taking up schooling or a trade course, or creative projects are areas that someone dealing with addiction should explore. 

TRUUUUUEEEE

200
True or False:  While in treatment individuals are learning how to manage urges in a quick way and coping skills are for after treatment. 

FALSSSEEEE

200

True or False:  Assertive communication does not offer a way to express feelings clearly, respectfully and without aggression or avoidance. 

False

200

True or False:  Recovery is truly meant to be performed alone so you can do what you need to do for your recovery since it's YOUR recovery. 

If you said anything other than FALSE, this the face I made:--->😔

200

If one is in the Maintenance stage, what does this mean? 

This stage involves continuing the progress made in your recovery efforts.  

300

Name an activity that can help reconnect the brain to natural pleasures and curiosity. 

Art, music, multiple forms of movement, games, journaling, nature walks, schooling, creative projects....the list goes on and on! 

300

True or False: Cravings mean failure and that the brain has adjusted but the client is not trying hard enough or using coping skills.

FALSE:  Cravings do NOT mean failure; they are simply signals from the brain adjusting to the new patterns and routines.

300
True or False:  Learning the skills of Assertive Communication can help individuals build stronger relationships, reduce conflict, and stay ground during emotionally charged moments.  

True

300

True or False:  Having supportive people, healthy connections, and reliable resources creates too much stimuli and you can't focus on your recovery efforts. 

😮📢<FFAALLSSEEE

300

Which stage asks you to create a plan, identify goals, build a 'tool bag' of coping skills, and create structure? 

Preparation

400

Why do many people in early recovery struggle with racing thoughts, anxiety, or constantly thinking about the past or the future?  

Because they are not being present in the moment and focusing on what is happening right now.  

400

FILL IN THE BLANK:  Treatment provides a _________ to practice coping strategies, talk openly about challenges, and receive encouragement from peers and staff. 

Safe Space

400

True or False:  Assertive Communication does not begin with self-awareness.  

False 

400

True or False:  A support system can include friends you used to get high with because they know you best and will be honest with you.  

FALSE

FALSE

FALSE

400

True or False:  You cannot go back and forth on the Stages of Change line-up and you have to go forward.  

FALSE:  you will be prone to go back and forth on the stages depending upon your engagement and your persistence during the difficult times.   

500

What is the main way to stay focused and present in the moment? 

The main way to stay present in the moment is through mindfulness—the practice of intentionally anchoring your attention to the current moment without judgment.

500
What are the 5 Categories for Coping Skills?  

Grounding Skills

Distractions Skills

Cognitive Skills

Emotional Skills 

Behavioral Skills 

500

I-Statements, Setting Boundaries, Active Listening, and Self Awareness are tools for what? 

Assertive Communication

500
True or False:  A support system needs familiar people, familiar places and connecting stories of getting high in order for it to be a strong and supportive connection for your recovery efforts to be guided. 

False, Nope, Uh-Uh, Naw, Nnooooo

500

Coming to group, being available for your 1 on 1's, engaging in your tool bag of coping skills, and working on your future is seen in what stage?  

Action