This Week in IOP
Something positive I say to myself frequently to cope with negative thoughts is referred to as:
What is affirmations (or mantras)?
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
This group member enjoys playing golf
Who is Mark?
_____________ is correlated to lower levels of anxiety and depression, and increased levels of motivation and well-being
What is self-compassion?
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 group member is exactly half way through IOP today
Who is Jon?
Harsh self-criticism is doubly toxic because the body is reacting with cortisol and adrenaline from being both the ____________ and the _____________.
bully and victim
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 Jon, Justin, and Will
When I recognize that experiencing difficult situations is part of being human and that I am not alone, I am practicing this aspect of self-compassion.
What is Common Humanity?
"Playing the tape through" means to do this:
Think the action through all the way to the consequences afterwards.
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?
The first person you spoke to at Focus
Who is Summer, Dan, Chris or Michaelann?
When I notice any uncomfortable feelings I am having with an attitude of acceptance and non-judgement, I am practicing this aspect of self-compassion.
What is mindfulness?
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 researcher, author, and Tedtalk speaker has focused on the subject of self-compassion
Who is Dr. Kristen Neff