History of AA/NA
Who were the founders of AA?
Bill Wilson & Dr. Bob Smith
These are the basic interactions that occur within 12 step groups – it is recommended to attend 90 of these in 90 days
What are meetings?
Celebrate Recovery is very similar to 12 steps but establishes this as their Higher Power.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Refuge Recovery / Recovery Dharma utilizes these types of principles.
What are Buddhist?
What is Mindfulness?
What does SMART stand for?
Self-Management and Recovery Training?
The first AA meeting was held in this location
Akron, Ohio
This person mentors a newly sober alcoholic/addict through the 12 steps.
What is a Sponsor?
A sponsor from Celebrate Recovery can also be called this term.
What is an accountability partner?
The program consists of these 4 things.
What are the 4 Noble Truths?
SMART Recovery differs from 12 step meetings by not offering this.
What is Sponsorship?
What was the year AA was founded?
1935
“Anyone interested in 12 steps may attend” versus “for the addict/alcoholic only” is the difference between these types of meetings.
What is Open and Closed meetings?
True or False: Celebrate Recovery does not offer online meetings
False: You can meet with a CR Group online through zoom from anywhere, every Wednesday at 12pm PST.
Refuge Recovery / Recovery Dharma also acknowledges this path to recovery.
What is the 8-fold path?
What is SMART Recovery's 4 point program?
Building and Maintaining Motivation: Developing the resolve to stay sober.
Coping with Urges and Cravings: Identifying triggers and finding effective ways to manage them.
Managing Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors: Learning to control emotional responses and behaviors.
Living a Balanced Life: Striving for a well-rounded lifestyle that supports recovery
The NA book is also known by this name..
Basic Text
Name two good qualities in a sponsor
- At least 1 year of continued sobriety from alcohol and other drugs
- Is working the 12 steps
- Lives a healthy lifestyle
- Is an active participant in 12 step meetings
- Someone you can relate to
- Someone who you will not form a sexual or romantic relationship with
Rather than identify by addict/alcoholic, individuals in Celebrate Recovery can work on these three “H” words
What are Habits, Hang-Ups, & Hurts?
True or False: These programs do not require a belief in a higher power
True
SMART Recovery is based off of these types of principles.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
This man started NA is LA, California in 1953
Jimmy K
The program for family members within 12 step groups is known as this.
What is… Al-Anon or Nar-Anon?
Celebrate Recovery’s 8 Principles are based on these from the Bible.
What are the Beatitudes?
True or False: These programs are inclusive to all addictions
True - everyone is able to attend the same meeting. There are no separated meetings for certain substance/behavioral addictions.
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