Stress
When people are addicted to alcohol and other drugs, life is very, what?
What is Stressful
When do frustrations occur?
When obstacles block one from reaching a goal.
Ture or False: Everyone will react the same to each stressor.
False: Different people will react differently to the same stressor.
Some factors that influence how a person reacts include an individual’s perception of a threat, an individual’s general tolerance for stress, and an individual’s external resources and supports.
An individual’s reaction
to stress usually goes
through three stages:
Alarm, Resistance, and Exhaustion
Who can you find in room 8 of the D Building?
Team Supervisors
Managing Stress is an important aspect of?
Your Emotional Health and Well Being
What are some external obstacles?
Losing a job, not having enough money to pay bills, losing a friend, or making an enemy.
During recovery, many unanticipated situations will arise and can pose a threat to_____
Sobriety
Who is your favorite floor staff person?
Miss Kirstie
What name is written under Woody's boot from Toy Story?
Andy
Although stress cannot be completely eliminated, you can decrease its grip by learning what?
Stress Reduction Skills
Stress can come from ____, that force people to achieve specific goals by speeding up, working harder, or changing the way they do something?
Pressure
An important part of recovery is
understating the nature of stressful situations, preparing for them, and knowing what to do when they occur.
When in crisis, who can you turn to for help in the facility?
My Team, Floor Staff, My counselor, or my Therapist.
Everyday before going to group, what must everyone in their room do?
Make their bed and keep their area clean.
What is a Stressor ?
It is something in the world that makes a demand on a person.
True or False. People in recovery only have external problems.
False: People in recovery have external and internal Pressures.
Engaging with friends or family can provide emotional support and is known as this.
What are two ways I can reduce my stress?
Breathing Exercises or use any healthy coping mechanisms.
What is the most important thing to learn in recovery?
Communication, empathy, and interpersonal (social) skills.
Managing Stress in an important aspect of?
Your emotional Health and Well -Being
____ occur when there are two opposing forces - one force against the other.
Conflicts
Without stress reduction skills, many recovering people are unable to tolerate _____
even low levels of stress and frustration
What is the first reaction to high levels of stress?
Become more emotional.
What must I bring down to lunch everyday?
Tracker/Calendar