Recovery Basics
This program promotes recovery through “12 steps” and peer support.
What is AA/NA (Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous)?
These are short, positive statements people repeat to challenge unhelpful thoughts.
What are positive affirmations?
Writing down thoughts and emotions can help people process them.
What is journaling?
Waking up on time, eating regularly, and practicing hygiene are examples of rebuilding this.
What is daily routine?
This term describes a strong urge to use substances.
What is a craving?
This term describes returning to old behaviors, thoughts, or patterns before using again.
What is a relapse warning sign?
This skill involves recognizing strengths and accomplishments rather than failures.
What is positive self-talk?
HALT is an acronym reminding people to check if they are Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or ______.
What is Tired?
You might need to learn how to say “no” without guilt. This is called setting ______.
What are boundaries?
This type of trigger comes from within, such as feelings or thoughts.
What is an internal trigger?
The first step in almost any recovery program involves admitting this.
What is admitting powerlessness over addiction?
This term describes beliefs we hold about our own worth.
What is self-esteem?
This concept describes accuracy in labeling our inner emotional experiences.
What is emotional awareness?
Keeping appointments, communicating with supports, and showing up to group demonstrates this recovery quality.
What is accountability?
One of the strongest relapse-prevention tools involves choosing supportive people who help you stay motivated. This is called your recovery ______.
What is recovery support network?
This "tool" helps people identify situations, emotions, or triggers that may lead to relapse.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
This practice involves speaking kindly to yourself the way you'd speak to a friend.
What is self-compassion?
The skill of using healthy activities—like walking, music, art, or calling a support person—to manage distress is known as this.
What is using coping skills?
Many clients practice using “I feel…” statements to express needs. This type of communication is called what?
What is assertive communication?
When a client thinks “Just one time won’t hurt,” they’re experiencing this early-stage relapse thought pattern.
What is romanticizing or minimizing use?
This change model describes the stages clients move through, from precontemplation to maintenance.
What is the Stages of Change model?
A person’s set of values, beliefs, and identity form this inner foundation.
What is a sense of self?
This grounding technique uses the senses to bring someone into the present moment.
What is 5-4-3-2-1?
In recovery, you might begin repairing relationships by taking responsibility for past actions. This step is often referred to as making what?
What are amends?
This advanced mindfulness technique teaches clients to ride out cravings like a wave until they naturally pass.
What is urge surfing?