COPING SKILLS
Give an example of a mindfulness practice
- gratitude journal
- guided meditation
- being present in the moment
- mindful eating
- exercise
- self-care
- listening to music
what is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feelings, behaviors, or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others?
- Mental illness/mental health disorder
- Co-occurring
- Concurrent disorders
- Comorbid
Angry
Lonely
Tired
What is addiction?
Dependency on a substance or anything
Name a song about recovery and tell us how it inspires you?
Example: Sober by P!nk
True or False: No thought or feeling is totally wrong in itself, it is what we do with it that really counts?
True! What we do with our thoughts is what really matters
True or False: 13% of people who are dependent upon alcohol, and 24% of people who are dependent on drugs also have at least one mental illness?
If false: why do you believe it to be false?
False: the percentages are much higher. 37% for alcohol and 53% for drugs.
What is a behavior that a person repeatedly carries out that causes emotional, social, or other problems in daily life and in overall wellness?
Self-sabotage
What does OTC stand for?
Over the counter
Name one famous person who overcame an addiction
Example: Justin Bieber, P!nk, ect
A coping skill serves the purpose of...
Provides tools and techniques to handle challenging emotions, reduce stress, and support a sense of control and order.
True or False: Emotions are uncomfortable so they should be avoided whenever possible to keep inner peace and avoid conflict
False. Emotions that are avoided or stuffed away tend to manifest in other ways such as symptoms, suffering, ect.
Impulsivity
True or False: It is okay to share a prescription with someone as long as they are the same height and weight as you
False.
In the movie "A Star is Born", the male lead played by Bradley Cooper struggles with
alcoholism, substance abuse, and depression
Name 3 skills you have learned or use to overcome cravings and triggers
calling sponsor, play the tape, attend meetings, leave situation, distract, prevention plans, urge surfing, engage in a hobby, call support person
A bag with pictures of loved ones, a box set up in your home with positive childhood memories, a list of phone numbers of supportive people, and engaging in hobbies are all examples of...
- Coping cards and strategies
- Mental health kit
- Healthy distractions
_______ increases your heart rate
Name a famous historical figure who struggled with addiction
Examples: Ben Franklin, Vincent Van Gogh, Charles Dickens
In an emotional relapse, you are not thinking about using. However, your emotions and behaviors are setting you up for a possible relapse in the future. What are 3 signs of an emotional relapse?
1. Anxious/intolerance
2. Irritability/Anger/Defensiveness
3. Mood swings
4. Isolation
5. Poor diet/sleep
6. Engaging in risky behaviors
Evidence shows that practicing this activity regularly improves well-being, mental health, and physical health
Mindfulness
Long term reactions include unpredictable and difficult to regulate emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships, hypervigilance, and some physical symptoms like headaches, nausea, and increased risk of heart disease. What is this?
- Trauma/Traumatic event
- PTSD
What should you do before making a decision when you're having a craving? List 2 options
- Stop and think: review pros and cons
- Review your goals and recovery plan
- Practice coping tools
- Utilize the 4D's (Distract, Delay, Deep breathing, Drink water)
- Call a support person
Name a book about someone's personal journey about recovery:
- Life by Keith Richards
- The Way I Used to be Dry by Augusten Burroughs
- A Million Little Pieces by James Frey