Coping Skills
H.A.L.T stands for..
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
The essential inner drive, focus and desire, that brings about positive change and attainment of goals
Motivation
A support group for Addicts//Alcoholics
AA/NA/CA or other applicable response
When someone thinks in black or white categories without acknowledging the shades of grey.
All or Nothing Thinking / Black or White
Physically addictive substances used daily can bring these: sweats, chills, anxiety, elevated blood pressure, ect. , also known as......
Withdrawal Symptoms
The act of being fully in the moment without judgement can help you enjoy the moment without worrying about the future or being stuck in the past.
Mindfulness
The ability to look inside yourself honestly and truthfully: Self-Awareness
Insight
A support group for members of a family with an Addict//Alcoholic
Al-Anon / CoDA
When someone believes they know what another is thinking without having evidence to support that claim.
What is mind reading /Assumptions
It takes more and more of a substance to get the same effect which can often fuel the desire for larger amounts and lead to overdoses.
Tolerance
The 5-4-3-2-1 Method is an example of..
Grounding Technique?
5-things you can see
4-things you can hear
3-things you can touch
2-things you can smell
1-thing you can taste
Something just about everyone needs when overcoming a difficult challenge, because it is so difficult to do it alone
Support
A person who may be intentionally or inadvertently supporting someone else's unhealthy tendencies
Enabler
John has a presentation at work today. All morning he is worried about how this presentation will go.
"What if my presentation doesn't go well? What if I get fired? I will be homeless and hungry and my life will be over!!!"
This is an example of...
Catastrophizing
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem particularly an addiction is often referred to as this
Denial
Putting thoughts, feelings, and emotions on paper in order to track and better understand them.
Journaling
Building insight and motivation lead to this powerful experience defined by a strong sense of positive mental stimulation to try make things better
Inspiration
This person in AA or NA is the best resource for support for the addict or alcoholic
Sponsor
A person who believes they are always morally right, is not responsible or accountable for their actions, and is entitled to sympathy from others.
Victim
Every bad choice we make can mean we have to face these later. Addiction can cause people to ignore these repeatedly
Consequences
A strong group of friends, meetings, and professionals that can help you stay on track and will be there to catch you when you fall.
If you find and discover this it can help you define your goals and add meaning and direction in your life
Purpose
The Opposite of Addiction is
Connection
This thinking error reduces potential severity of issue
Minimization/ Minimizing
When you spend too much, use to much or too often and life problems are steadily pilling up, it's a good sign you have lost this?
Control