Coping Skills
Name one healthy coping skill for dealing with stress.
Deep breathing, journaling, exercise, etc.
What is a "trigger"?
Something that causes the urge to use substances.
What does "sobriety" mean?
Living without using drugs or alcohol.
What is a daily inventory?
A review of your thoughts, actions, and emotions each day.
Name one fun thing you can do sober.
Open-ended: hiking, drawing, music, etc.
True or False: Avoiding your emotions is a healthy coping skill.
False
Name one internal trigger.
Anger, sadness, stress, boredom, etc.
What is a sponsor in recovery?
A mentor who supports you, usually in 12-step programs.
Why is a daily inventory important in recovery?
Helps identify growth areas and prevent relapse.
True or False: You can't have fun without using substances.
False
What does "HALT" stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Name one external trigger.
A place, person, smell, situation, etc.
What does relapse mean?
Returning to substance use after a period of abstinence.
Name one question you might ask yourself during a daily inventory.
Was I honest today? Did I hurt anyone? Did I take care of myself?
True or False: Using is considered SOBER FUN.
False
Name a coping skill that helps ground you during anxiety.
5-4-3-2-1 technique, mindfulness, etc.
True or False: Triggers always go away with time.
False
What does "progress not perfection" mean?
Focus on growth and effort, not being perfect.
True or False: You should only take a daily inventory when you feel bad.
False
Why is it important to find joy in sobriety?
Keeps motivation strong, fills time positively, etc
Describe how you could use a coping skill in a high-risk situation.
Open-ended (accept any reasonable response).
What are three ways to manage a craving?
Distract yourself, call a support person, use coping skills, etc.
What is the difference between a lapse and a relapse?
A lapse is a one-time use; a relapse is returning to old patterns.
Describe one benefit of making amends as part of your daily inventory.
Open-ended—healing relationships, relieving guilt, etc.
Name three activities that bring you peace or happiness.
Open-ended