Family Roles of Addiction
This person is the center of attention in the family. Conversations, decisions and energy expenditure revolve around this person. As this role is cemented, others family members unconsciously look for ways to balance this dynamic out.
The Blacksheep
Kim Kardashian notably dated what Saturday Night Live alumni?
Pete Davidson
What is the first phase in The Addiction Cycle
Fantasy
What is the real name of rapper Eminem?
Marshall Bruce Mathers III
Where were The Lord of the Rings movies filmed?
New Zealand
This person sees it as their job to make everyone in the family look good. They attempt to rescue the family from the shame of mental illness/addiction by putting a positive face forward. The _____ seems put together and balanced but is often isolated in their hurt. ______ typically engage in perfectionistic ways. The underlying feelings are fear, guilt and shame.
The Hero
What character does Robert Downey Jr. play in the film “Oppenheimer”?
Lewis Strauss
These usually develop around how someone goes about procuring and using drugs or alcohol.
Rituals
Which city is often referred to as the birthplace of jazz?
New Orleans
Which movie is this famous line from: “I wish I knew how to quit you.”
Brokeback Mountain
This is the family member who just sort of emotionally checks out of the situation. They are not literally the child, but can be a husband, sister, etc. They care deeply but step away so as not to be an additional burden. The lost child is careful to avoid drama on any level; they are quiet, low-key and often relinquish their personal needs. The underlying feelings are guilt, loneliness, neglect and anger.
The Lost Child
According to Billboard, who had the highest-grossing rock tour of 2023?
ColdPlay
The way for the addict to subdue the emotion or feeling is to _______ with their drug of choice. [hint: it is two words]
Acting Out
"Houdini," "Training Season," and "Illusion" were the first three singles from what Dua Lipa album?
Radical Optimism
What is the name of the camp where counselors are terrorized by a slasher in Friday the 13th?
Camp Crystal Lake
Similar to the Jester, the _______ makes a lot of noise, only the _______ does it through rebellion and dramatics. The acting out is done in order to distract from the problem that no one has a solution to. This person creates problems that are clearly unnecessary but there's an "at least these problems have solutions," mentality behind them. Offering the family a set of fixable problems during a time when all the family wants to do is fix the problem of the illness (which has no easy fix) is the way in which the ________ tries to contribute. The underlying feelings are shame, guilt and emptiness.
The Scapegoat
Taylor Swift is named after what notable singer-songwriter?
James Taylor
When we disconnect ourselves emotionally, unaware of and unable to feel our real feelings.
[Hint: a song by Pink Floyd]
Numb [Comfortably Numb]
What 2024 music video starred Ariana Grande, Penn Badgley, Brandy, and Monica?
The boy is mine
In The Ring, how long do people have to live after they watch a cursed videotape?
Seven days
This person tries to keep everyone happy, presents well to their community (i.e. doesn't mention the illness) and continues to make excuses for the Blacksheep. The Caretaker unknowingly makes it more difficult for the addict to realize the gravity of their choices by constantly rescuing the addict before the reality and the consequences of their destructive choices set in. The rescue isn't a real rescue, it's just a quick fix. It's this cycle of enabling that swallows up the caretaker’s time, energy and emotional availability for other members of the family and for their own relationship satisfaction in their personal life.
The Caretaker/Enabler
Who directed the 2023 blockbuster movie “Barbie”?
Greta Gerwig
Feeling bad that you did something you shouldn't have, _____ is internalizing and believing that you, yourself are bad because of the bad things you've done. ______ is considered to be a “self-conscious emotion”.
Guilt and Shame
Which song are these lyrics from: "She's got eyes of the bluest skies / As if they thought of rain / I'd hate to look into those eyes and see an ounce of pain"?
"Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses
What is the highest-grossing movie of all time?
A. Titanic
B. Avatar
C. Avengers: Endgame
D. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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