Somatic Signals (Body Talk)
A tight chest, clenched jaw, and hot face are common physical signals of this intense emotion.
What is Anger/Rage?
This common distortion involves seeing things in black-and-white, believing your recovery is either "perfect" or an "absolute failure."
What is All-or -Nothing thinking/Polarized thinking
This common professional support person is someone you sit down with to talk through your problems, learn coping skills, and vent in a safe space.
What is a Therapist? (Acceptable: Counselor or Doctor)
In the classic movie Shrek, the lovable ogre explains that ogres have deep layers—just like this smelly, round vegetable that might make you cry when you chop it.
What is an onion?
This classic recovery phrase reminds you that you don't have to figure out the next 10 years today; you just have to focus on getting through the current 24 hours.
What is one day at a time?
A sudden "knot" or sinking feeling in the stomach is frequently tied to these two common, heavy recovery emotions.
What is Guilt or Shame?
When you assume the worst possible outcome is definitely going to happen you are committing this error.
What is Catastrophizing?
When a person experiences a huge, sudden wave of intense fear that peaks within minutes—causing a racing heart and trouble breathing—they are having this kind of "attack.
What is a panic attack?
This heavy, comfort-focused bedding item has become incredibly popular because the deep physical pressure it puts on your body mimics a giant hug, instantly lowering anxiety and helping you sleep.
What is a Weighted Blanket?
What does the abbreviation SUD stand for?
What is Substance Use Disorder?
Nausea, butterflies, or a nervous stomach are common because your digestive tract contains millions of nerve cells that instantly react to this emotional state.
What is Anxiety / Fear?
This trap occurs when you believe that your negative emotions reflect the absolute truth of reality
What is Emotional Reasoning?
Getting enough of this basic nightly necessity is one of the easiest ways to improve your mood and keep your emotions steady the next day.
This specific four-legged animal is scientifically proven to lower a human's blood pressure and spike their "oxytocin" (the love chemical) just by petting its fur for 10 minutes.
What is the difference between detox and withdraw symptoms?
Withdraw is your body's reaction to missing a dependent substance where as detox is simply the body's way of cleansing itself using its normal processes
When a person experiences genuine joy or comfort, this specific area of the face softens, and the muscles around the eyes crinkle
What are the Eyes / Facial muscles?
This distortion occurs when you tell yourself that you know someone else's hostile intentions without them saying a word
What is Mind Reading?
True or False: Having a mental health struggle, like depression, means that a person is weak-willed or lazy.
What is False? (Mental health challenges are medical issues, not character flaws).
[ TEAM CHALLENGE] TEAMS GATHER TOGETHER FOR 30 SECONDS- Where did Banyan Treatment Centers get their name/symbol?
What is the banyan tree, which serves as a symbol of connection and resilience
How long does it take the brain to heal after prolonged substance abuse?
Name two rapid "temperature changes" or sensory shocks you can use to instantly shock a dysregulated nervous system back to reality
What are Holding ice, taking a cold shower, or eating something intensely sour?
[TEAM CHALLENGE]: Identify the distortion in this sentence and have the team rephrase it using a more flexible, forgiving word: "I must be perfectly calm at this family gathering, and I should be able to handle my cravings without showing any stress."
What are "Should" and "Must" statements. Example of rephrasing- "It is okay if I feel some stress at this gathering. I will give myself permission to step outside or take a break if my cravings act up."
When a person is experiencing major depression, they often lose interest in the activities and hobbies they used to love. This common symptom is sometimes called the "loss of"
What is Joy (Acceptable alternative: Loss of interest)
Which Banyan Center location is solely for Veterans?
What is Alaska?
Who founded the Big Book in Alcoholics Anonymous?
Who are Bill W and Doctor Bob