This Week in IOP
Some theories indicate that our 'personality' is set between the ages of 4 and _____ .
What is 7
This is actually the opposite of selfish, and it includes getting enough sleep, eating regular meals, exercise, and positive affirmations.
What is self-care
This is a group for family members and friends of alcoholics
"____________________ is the answer to all my problems today"....
What is Acceptance
The name of the new group member this week
Who is Charles
In this common family role (in families with addiction), a person feels powerless with what is happening and aims to prevent any family unpleasantness with antics or comedy.
What is Mascot
Having an attitude of ____________ helps people stay sober, live longer and happier, and have better relationships.
What is gratitude
This is a person to help guide us through recovery
Who is a sponsor or mentor
H.A.L.T. is a reminder that these are warning signs and need to be taken care of as soon as possible. What does it stand for?
What is hungry, angry, lonely, tired
This researcher, author, and Tedtalk speaker has focused on the subjects of shame and vulnerability
Who is Brene Brown
This common family role (in families with addiction) is the opposite of the hero, and takes on the problems of the family
What is Scapegoat?
A coping skill that involves visualizing a square
What is Box breathing
This 12-step fellowship's version of the first step is: "We admitted we were powerless over others – that our lives had become unmanageable."
What is Codependent's Anonymous (CoDA)
These 3 spiritual principles are indispensable. (Hint: think H.O.W.)
What are Honesty, Open-mindedness, Willingness
These group members shared their homework this week
Who is
Name 3 (of 8) specific Addictive Behavior drivers we talked about this week.
What is: sensation-seeking, anxiety-sensitivity, hopelessness, impulsivity, selfishness, shortcuts, apathy, negativity
"Anything mentionable is manageable" means something like this:
Naming emotions/talking about how I feel is a way to get through them without being self-destructive
ACoA is for adults who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes and who exhibit identifiable traits that reveal past abuse or neglect.(The group includes adults raised in homes without the presence of alcohol or drugs.) The letters ACoA stand for:
What is Adult Children of Alcoholics
Speaking of recovery, "You can't keep it unless you ___________ ___ _________.
What is Give it away?
Who is Summer, Dan or Chris (or Kory)
If I experienced the rule 'Don't Resolve' in my family growing up, one way I can practice learning to resolve conflict is through this
What is working the 12 steps, particularly 4-9.
The best thing I can do to help others who are struggling in recovery
What is continue to work my own program and stay clean/sober
This 12-step fellowship endorses sound nutrition. Balance, not abstinence, is the goal.
What is Eating Disorders Anonymous
What others think of me is _____ _______ _______
______________.
What is 'None of my business'
This Dutch motivational speaker, also known as the "Iceman", has developed a method of breathing to keep your body and mind in its optimal state
Who is Wim Hoff