Character Defects
The tendency to act without considering the consequences - this can lead to risky behaviors and decisions
Impulsivity
Change this to a neutral or positive thought
"I grew up thinking I was less than others."
Ex. I know I am enough. I don't need anyone else's validation.
Coping skills help us manage our stress and our _________
emotions, initial reactions, automatic thinking, etc.
The most common medication assisted treatment (MAT)
Suboxone
Naltrexone
Methadone
Vivitrol
SUD Counselors
Ms. Harper, Mx. D, Ms. Graves
(Ms. Stackhouse)
Avoiding all social interactions (whether with friends, family, etc.) - this can lead to loneliness and depression
Isolation
Change this to a neutral or positive thought
"I wish I was more like her - she's better than me."
Ex. I like this specific trait of hers - I want to work on that in myself
This coping skill can involve coloring, drawing, singing, knitting, poetry writing, etc.
Doing a hobby
True or False:
MAT will ALWAYS make you high
False!!
When PROPERLY prescribed, MAT should reduce cravings and prevent relapse without causing a high
MH Counselors and Intake Staff
Ms. Milton (Ms. Stackhouse) & Ms. Eastman
Feeling as if you always need more things than you have whether it be money, clothes, etc. - can lead to stealing and fighting
Greed (and/or envy)
Change this to a neutral or positive thought
"Something bad always happens so why try?"
This coping skill can involve listing things you're grateful for, taking time to breath deeply, looking at things that bring you joy in the moment
Mindfulness
(Not quite MAT)
What does Narcan/ Naloxone do?
Narcan reverses an opioid overdose by blocking the effects opiates have on the brain
House Manager
Ms. Hunt
(bonus points - 2 monitors names)
Believing that your past hurts make your current actions okay
Entitlement
Blaming others
Change this to a neutral or positive thought
"I immediately got angry when she spoke to me and I yelled at her. I'm a bad person."
Ex. Even though I snapped, I can apologize now to try and make it better.
This coping skill involves things like taking a bath, exercise, doing your hair and nails, etc.
Caring for yourself (physically)
True or False:
MAT is not "real recovery"
FALSE
Substance use is complex. MAT is prescribed and, when taken as prescribed, is no closer to an addiction than for example, taking Zyrtec (allergy meds) as prescribed
Intake Worker
Ms. Jamshead
Not being willing to change your thinking or not being open to new ideas
Closed-mindedness
Change this to a neutral or positive thought
"I struggle to do even simple things like brushing my teeth or writing group note. I feel so stupid."
Ex. I am going through a lot right now, and I can give myself grace when things seem hard.
This coping skill includes identifying the problem, generating ALL solutions, picking on, and evaluating the outcome
Problem Solving
MAT has been shown to improve ____________
patient survival
long-term recovery
pregnant women's birth outcomes
Case Manager
Ms. West