Self-Esteem
In this intervention, clients repeat phrases and statements to themselves to help challenge negative thoughts and encourage positive changes in their lives.
Positive Affirmations
We often see this in early recovery. “I don’t have a problem” is an example of this.
Denial
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga star in this 2018 remake about a musician's struggle with alcoholism and its impact on his relationship.
A Star Is Born
This law allows people to call 911 without fear of arrest if they are having a drug or alcohol overdose that requires emergency medical care or if they witness someone overdosing.
Good Samaritan Law
What is the principle is the foundation of the first step in AA's 12-step program?
Powerlessness
Research has shown this mode of therapy is one of the most effective treatments of low self-esteem
CBT
Controlling a situation in an effort to create one’s own advantage.
Manipulation
Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Jim Carroll, a high school basketball player who falls into heroin addiction, in this 1995 film.
Basketball Diaries
If using injectable Narcan, what part of the body do you want to inject the medication into for best results?
Large muscle such as the leg or arm
According to the Big Book, this vital activity is described as essential for maintaining sobriety and helping others.
Sponsorship/Fellowship
Name at least two mental illnesses that can be caused by and/or are greatly affected by low self-esteem
Major depressive disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder, Eating disorders, Substance use disorders, ADHD
The furthest limit someone or something can go—can be physical or unseen. We often have trouble creating, respecting, and adhering to these.
BOUNDARIES
Jamie Foxx won an Oscar for portraying this legendary musician who battled heroin addiction in the 2004 film
Ray
What is the first thing you do when you realize someone is experiencing a potential overdose?
Call 911
What is the subtitle of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous?
The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism?
In this mode of therapy, (often spoken about in Greg’s DBT), clients are taught/encouraged to become more aware of the present moment, with an attitude of openness, curiosity, and non-judgement.
Mindfulness
Unconsciously taking unwanted emotions or traits you don't like about yourself and attributing them to someone else. A common example is a cheating spouse who suspects their partner is being unfaithful.
This 2012 documentary follows the life and career of a singer whose struggles with addiction ultimately led to her death.
Amy
If Narcan is unavailable another effective lifesaving measure is?
CPR
The Big Book states that "half measures" avail us this?
Nothing
Non-hostile comments that point out problems and encourage improvement.
Constructive Criticism
When someone assumes that the worst will happen. Often, it involves believing that you're in a worse situation than you really are or exaggerating the difficulties you face. For example: Nobody will care if I die anyway, I am worse than everyone else.
Catastrophizing
Nicolas Cage won an Oscar for his role as a man drinking himself to death in this 1995 film.
Leaving Las Vegas
Should relapse occur following a long period of sobriety, you risk for overdose increases because this decreases
Tolerance
The 3rd tradition of AA states....
The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop drinking (using)