Buckeye Program
Name the clinical and program director of Buckeye (First & last initial)
Natasha S. & Sara R.
What are these examples of: all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralization, discounting the positive, jumping to conclusions, magnification and minimization, & "should" statements?
Cognitive Distortions
Someone who guides a newcomer through the process of 12-step groups
Sponsor
Define this coping skill: a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
Mindfulness
The Three Stages of Relapse
Emotional, physical, mental (no specific order)
What 2 things are you not allowed to do during group?
1. No vaping
2. No phone
Name the 5 stages of change
1. Pre-contemplation 2. Contemplation 3. Preparation 4. Action 5. Maintenance
Name this step:
Where individuals in AA begin to examine their character defects and past actions that contributed to their addiction and/or caused harm to themselves and others
Step 4 - Moral Inventory
The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress
Self-Care
Beginning to isolate, become complacent, avoiding own problems or emotions are an example of what kind of relapse
Emotional Relapse
What year was Buckeye founded?
2017
Name the 4 horseman that can ruin a relationship, derived from Gottman Topic Group
BONUS: Name their antidotes + 500
1. Criticism - Gentle startup (ID needs/wants & feelings)
2. Contempt - Building a culture of love & appreciation
3. Defensiveness - Taking responsibility
4. Stonewalling - Physiological self-soothing
Define this: God 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
Serenity Prayer
Emotion regulation awareness:
Define primary & secondary emotions. Give an example.
Primary emotions are the first emotional reactions we have to a situation. They show up quickly, automatically, and are pretty universal — we all feel them as humans. These include emotions like: Sadness, Fear, Anger*, Joy, Disgust, Surprise
Secondary emotions come next. They're shaped more by our thoughts, beliefs, experiences, and upbringing. They're our reactions to our feelings, or what we’ve learned is “okay” or “not okay” to feel.
Example: You might feel hurt (primary emotion) because someone close to you didn't show up for you. But instead of staying with that hurt, you might feel anger or shame (secondary emotions), especially if you were taught not to show vulnerability or if you believe it’s your fault.
These can be people, places, and/or things. These usually cause extreme overwhelm or distress. It affects your ability to remain present in the moment. It may bring up specific thought patterns or influence your behavior.
Trigger(s)
2 part:
What are the two official colors of buckeye?
Why is the program called "Buckeye"?
*must get both correct to receive points*
Brown & Gold
Founders are from Ohio, where the Buckeye is the official state tree of Ohio.
Fun fact: This is why the sober living is called Ohio House
Define PAWS and describe how it relates to the pink cloud?
PAWS: Post acute withdrawal syndrome. At times, the pink cloud arises when physical symptoms of PAWS subside and the individual feels good/excited/hopeful. The Pink cloud is short lived and is followed by more PAWS.
No one in NA or AA will choose this for you but they suggest that this be "Loving, Kind and Greater than yourself"
Higher Power
Bilateral movement is when we use both sides of our body back and forth — like walking, swimming, running, drumming with both hands, tapping our legs, or moving our eyes left and right. It sounds simple, but it actually helps calm the nervous system and can make it easier to think clearly or ride out a craving or intense emotion. When we’re stressed, our brain can get stuck in survival mode — bilateral movement helps it unstick.
Calling a sponsor or a sober friend before acting on a craving is an example of using this part of your relapse prevention plan
Support System
Name all clinicians at Buckeye (12 total)
Parham N.
Natasha S.
Sara R.
Juliette K.
Stuart S.T.
Catherine D.
Kimberly B.L.
Yesmeen M.
Nina T.
Audrey T.
Jonathan S.
Clarissa N.
(Jim S. - Retired - bonus if provided)
Name and define/describe the 3 types of boundaries
Healthy: Firm yet flexible, communicated in a neutral way
Porous/Diffuse: intruding on the rights of others, or allowing others to cross you boundaries
Rigid/Walled: closed off & distant
Name/Describe all 12 steps of AA
1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — that our lives had become unmanageable.
2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
5. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
7. Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
What is the purpose of grounding techniques in recovery?
Grounding skills help with emotional regulation, staying present, and avoiding impulsive behavior.
What is a relapse prevention plan, and why is it important to create one before you're in crisis?
A relapse prevention plan is a personal strategy that outlines your triggers, warning signs, coping skills, support system, and steps to take if you feel at risk of using. It’s important to create one before you're in crisis because when you're overwhelmed, it’s harder to think clearly or make good decisions. Having a plan already in place helps you act quickly and stay on track with recovery — even when emotions or cravings hit hard.