Addiction/Mental Health Education
Definition: the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity
What is addiction?
a safety plan for a specific time of year; having a set idea of how to leave unhealthy situations (i.e. like family gatherings or parties)
What is a holiday escape plan?
Definition: conscious or unconscious strategies used to reduce uncomfortable emotions.
Examples: calling someone, planning for tomorrow, the Five Senses
What are coping skills?
Bonus: Share some of your coping skills!
A warning sign of when old thoughts/behaviors start to creep back into a recovering person's thought process.
"I can just have one" "It will be different this time"
What is "stinking thinkin'"?
He was a former child actor who had multiple trips to rehab and jail because of his substance use. He has been sober since 2003 and credits his sobriety to to his family, therapy,12-step programs, kung fu. He stared in Dr. Doolittle, Sherlock Holmes, and Iron Man.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
Definition: an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing
What are cravings?
Bonus: Give an example of how you withstood a craving!
Definition: a network of people who provide an individual with practical or emotional support.
Who you call when you need help and ______.
What is a support system?
Definitions: something that indicates or fixes a limit or extent; openly communicating and asserting personal values as a way to preserve and protect against having them compromised or violated
What are boundaries?
Bonus: Describe a boundary you have set!
"Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
What is the serenity prayer?
This multiplatinum artist became sober in 2007 after suffering an accidental overdose. He started his recovery journey after attending rehab and starting therapy and an exercise regimen. His sponsor is a famous singer, has been the subject of numerous controversies, and starred in one semi-autobiographically movie.
Who is Marshall Mathers aka Eminem?
Occupational, Medical/Chronic Illness, Caregiver
Oftentimes a contributing factor to relapse or other self-destructive habits.
What are the three different types of burnout?
Grief, depression, and stress are common during this time of year due to the heightened emotions of the season.
Passive: indirect and apologetic, your needs do not matter as much as another
Passive-Aggressive: dishonest and indirect, your needs are being met at the expense of others
Aggressive: inappropriately honest and controlling, your needs matter more than the other person
Assertive: appropriately honest and empathetic, your needs are at an equal value of the other person
What are the different styles of communication?
Bonus: Tell us what your communication style is?
A mix of uncomfortable emotions that people experience when they feel that they have been wronged in some way. Often addressed in the Fourth Step of multiple 12-step programs.
What are resentments?
He is a famous musician who sought treatment in 1990 and established a charity foundation to fight against AIDS. He recently celebrated 29 years of sobriety. He is also the sponsor of a famous rapper, sold over 300 million albums, and was knighted by the Queen of England.
Who is Elton John?
1. I have the right to ask for what I want.
2. I have the right to say no to requests or demands I cannot meet.
3. I have the right to express all my feelings, positive or negative.
4. I have the right to change my mind.
5. I have the right to make mistakes and not have to be perfect.
What are the personal bill of rights?
Bonus: How many rights are there within the personal bill of rights?
Nutrition, Illness, Cortisol (a chemical associated with anxiety in the brain) , Exhaustion
Being aware of these factors will help with the physical symptoms in your holiday planning.
What is N.I.C.E.?
Bonus: Name a self-care method to help out with your basic needs!
One is based on environmental factors out in the world, such as people, places, things.
The other is based on thoughts, emotional states, and physical feelings.
What is the difference between internal and external triggers?
Addiction is considered to be the disease of these three things.
What are body, mind, spirit?
This actor has 21 years of sobriety from his alcohol addiction. He states that his recovery has brought him "true joy". He starred in a French musical, Big Fish, and multimillion dollar movie franchise.
"Trust the Force"
Who is Ewen McGregor?
1. Self-Actualization
2.Esteem
3. Love and Belonging
4.Saftey
5. Physiological
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Observing and addressing the physical needs, your affective and cognitive state, your environmental setting, and your relational status with the people around you.
What is the P.A.C.E.R method?
Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling
What are the Four Horsemen of Communication?
We must do this for ourselves before we can do this for others.
What is forgiveness?
This 80's actress has starred in multiple classic TV shows (Home Improvement) and was married to several rocks stars (think Motley Crue). She was addicted to alcohol and cocaine. She has been sober since 2014 after seeking treatment with an addiction specialist. Now she leads several charities and an animal conservation group.
Who is Pamela Anderson?