Name that distortion
"If I have one drink, then my entire sobriety is ruined. I might as well give up trying to stay clean."
Alex, a recovering alcoholic, has committed to maintaining sobriety. However, he slips and has a single drink at a social event.
1. Polarized Thinking
Polarized thinking is when you have an “All-or-Nothing," or “Black and White” thinking pattern.
A person with polarized thinking believes they have to be perfect or they are a complete failure because they see things in terms of “either/or” categories.
There is no middle ground that allows for the complexities of realistic thoughts. A person with black and white thinking only thinks in extremes.
This pop culture phenomenon changed the world for witches, wizard, and muggles alike.
Harry Potter.
Diaphragmatic breathing is a skill that involves pulling your diaphragm down while taking a deep breath in. It a best cognitive coping strategy for managing anxiety.
It is also sometimes referred as :
Belly Breathing/ deep breathing
This Former Disney Star, who is known for her acting in Camp Rock and singing career has become quite known for her long standing struggle with substance use and mental health. Her most recent overdose inspired a YouTube documentary and album called "Dancing with the Devil" in which she openly talked about her addiction, relapses, OD's, and recovery process.
Who is Demi Lovato
When you feel good, your brain releases these 4 chemicals
What are : dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and Endorphins
Complete the slogan
Nothing changes if _______
"Nothing changes if nothing changes"
Mark, a recovering drug addict, recently relapsed after a period of abstinence. When discussing the relapse with his therapist, he makes this statement, "It's not my fault that I relapsed; the stress at work made me do it."
7. Blaming
This mind trap consists of blaming others for their problems. It is different from Personalization in that the person directs the blame externally.
Rather than blaming themselves or taking some responsibility, they tend to play a victim role and hold other people responsible for their pain.
Without acknowledging his own role in managing stress and making choices. This type of blaming shifts the responsibility away from personal decisions and choices, making it difficult for Mark to address underlying issues and take proactive steps in his recovery.
What animal did Britney Spears famously carry on her shoulders during a performance?
Snake...
This skill involves alternating between tensing and relaxing different muscle groups throughout the body is known as
Progressive muscle relaxation
This child star who played in ET, entered rehab for cocaine addiction at the young age of 13.
Who is Drew Barrymore
Daily Double
How many years does Aaron have sober?
HALT stands for
hungry, angry, lonely, tired
"I should be able to quit cold turkey without any help. If I can't, then I'm weak."
Mark, struggling with a opioid addiction, holds himself to a rigid belief that he should be able to quit drinking abruptly without seeking any external support.
10. Should Statements
This distortion is statements of what a person “should” do, “must” do, or even “shouldn’t” do. The statements are enforced on themselves or others.
These rules create a lot of pressure, imposing a set of expectations that is not likely to be met. Feelings of guilt, frustration, and even anger or resentment could occur from disappointment.
Mark's "should statement" sets an unrealistic and harsh standard for himself. This kind of thinking can lead to feelings of failure and inadequacy if he is unable to meet these unrealistic expectations. It may also prevent him from seeking beneficial interventions or support systems that could help him in the recovery process.
These books, later turned movie franchise kept the mystical world divided between werewolves and vampires.
Twilight.
In order to address a problem or a symptom, we need to first become aware of it. This skill helps you do just that.
Self-monitoring... or awareness.... or recognition
This actor, who is best known for his role as Iron Man, reports that he has been sober since 2003 attributes his recovery to the 12 steps, yoga, and meditation.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.
This chemical gives a feeling of trust and even motivates your to build intimate relationships.
Sometimes known as the "cuddle hormone" or "love hormone"
What is oxytocin
A SLIP is/stands for ____________
sobriety lost its priority
John, a recovering alcoholic, is facing a stressful situation at work. He has a deadline approaching, and he's worried about not meeting it. John starts thinking, "If I don't meet this deadline, I'll lose my job, and my life will be ruined. I won't be able to handle the pressure, and everything will fall apart."
This distorted thinking pattern triggers intense feelings of anxiety and despair for John and when faced with overwhelming emotions, he turns to alcohol as a way to cope and numb the anxiety.
Catastrophizing
Catastrophizing thoughts occur when the magnitude is exaggerated or diminished.
Magnification
Magnification is an over-exaggeration of a thought. This type of thinking leads to worries escalating quickly and becoming the worst-case scenario. Magnification can occur when there are unknowns that a person can’t control.
Daily Double
Mean Girls.
Daily Double
Listing Pros and Cons
This social worker and researcher that focuses on Vulnerability and is often shown in group and has over 20+ years of sobriety.
Who is Brene Brown
Where are you supposed to go to smoke/ vape?
At then end of the block of either side
Complete the phrase.
Resentment is like drinking poison and ___________
Resentment is like drinking poison and expecting someone else to die
Two people at work have a disagreement about how one technical part of the project should be executed. One person believes it should be done their way because that’s how it’s always been done. But the other argues based on facts that there are industry-standard procedures that need to be followed. The person completely ignores these facts and argues their opinion to any extent.
9. Always Being Right
This thinking pattern causes a person to always have the need to be right. They internalize their opinions as facts and will put others on trial to prove that their own opinions or actions are the correct ones.
Being wrong is not acceptable and they will go to great lengths to demonstrate their belief.
This famous female ,singer is known for writing heartbreak songs and can't seem to find the Romeo to her Juliet. Maybe it's time to "shake it off"
Taylor Swift.
This is a time sensitive and achievable objective.
SMART Goals.
This star of Home Alone reported a past addiction of alcohol, sedatives, and heroin.
Who is Macaulay Culkin
How many recovery chips does Jack have in his office?
19
H-O-W stands for....
H-O-W = honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness