The Brain
All Aware
Hodge Podge
Acronyms
Family Roles
100

This is the neuroscientific word for the chemical messengers in the brain.

What are neurotransmitters?

100

Aware has agencies in this many states.

What is 9? MA, CT, IN, RI, NH, ME, FL, OH, VA

100

She is the author of Codependent No More.

Who is Melody Beattie?

100

AMA

What is Against Medical Advice?

100

These are the family roles presented in the ARC curriculum. (Hint: there are 5.)

What is enabler, hero, scapegoat, lost child, and mascot?

200

This is often called the "happy hormone", a primary driver in the brain's reward system.

(hint: Think Dopey of the Seven Dwarfs)

What is dopamine?

200

He is the CEO of Aware Recovery Care.

Who is Brian Holzer?

200

This is what S.M.A.R.T. goals stands for.

What is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound?

200

FHV

What is first home visit?

200

Often the youngest child, this family member can be a source of amusement or entertainment.

What is a mascot?

300

This part of the brain is responsible for executive functioning including impulse control. 

What is the prefrontal cortex?


300

This is Aware's recommended minimum age for allies to be part of Family Education.

What is 14 years old?

300

This meeting occurs with the care team and the FST provider after 4 clinical sessions are completed with the client and their allies.

What is FST Final Download?

300

HLOC

What is higher level of care?

300

This family member's role is to help or cover up the actions and behaviors of others in the family system. 

What is an enabler?

400

This molecule functions as both a neurotransmitter and a hormone and helps to process emotions, affecting overall mood.

What is serotonin?

400

This is ARC's incident management portal.

What is Symplr Compliance?

400

This is ARCs HR & payroll system.

What is Paylocity?

400

IPT

What is internal psychotherapist?

400

This family member keeps a low profile and often goes unnoticed.

What is a lost child?

500

This acts as the "alarm" in the brain.

What is the amygdala?

500

This is the date for the Staff Appreciation outing in MA.

What is September 30?

500

This is the Greek word for "wound". 

What is trauma?

500

ROI

What is release of information?

500

This person's role is to over-achieve and present as being mature and responsible.

What is a hero?