Self-Sabbotage
This emotion is the primary reason we self-sabotage.
What is fear?
True or False: Recovery means never experiencing stress again.
What is false?
PAUSE is an example of this.
Cravings usually do not last forever; they rise and fall like this.
What is a wave?
This Pixar movie is often used to discuss emotions and mental health.
What is Inside Out?
In order to end the sabotage cycle, we must achieve this internally.
What is safety?
The “H” in HALT stands for this.
What is hungry?
This is the second step that addresses emotion.
What is acknowledge?
Name one thing the brain needs to heal in recovery.
What is time, sleep, nutrition, connection, therapy, self-worth, community, safety?
This comedian openly discussed addiction and recovery in a recent stand-up special on Netflix.
Who is John Mulaney?
What is punishment?
Exercise, sleep, and nutrition are examples of this kind of self-care.
What is physical wellness?
PAUSE is this acronym.
This singer performed “Leave a Light On,” often connected to addiction recovery themes.
Who is Tom Walker?
This musician wrote albums titled "Relapse" and then "Recovery"
This is the difference between shame and guilt.
What is guilt is I did something bad, shame is I am bad?
This stress response can make people react impulsively without thinking clearly because of survival mode.
What is fight or flight?
Coping skills needs to be this.
What is specific?
This term describes returning to use after a period of sobriety.
What is relapse?
This politician began using heroin at age 14 after his father was assassinated in 1968. He is sober since 1983.
Who is Robert F Kennedy, RFK?
This is the reason big promises and actions do not help us end self-sabotage.
What is unrealistic expectations/not starting with small actionable steps?
This is the hormone that is released during stress that activates the flight and fight system.
What is adrenaline/cortisol?
This skill helps people respond thoughtfully instead of impulsively.
What is emotional regulation?
This is the neurotransmitter in the brain responsible for reward and motivation to continue a behavior.
What is dopamine?
This author wrote All the Way to the River, a book exploring addiction and relationships.
Who is Elizabeth Gilbert?