Relationships
True or false: Healthy relationships are important in recovery.
True.
T or F: Men can have feelings and express them.
True.
Intimacy is not just about...
Physical closeness, but emotional vulnerability, trust, and connection.
The name of the guy that put half of you to sleep during the spirituality discussion:
Dr. Gabor Mate
(If you say Javier it goes in your report.)
JK
Javier will not:
Call you out if you are not engaged in group, but it will be reflected on your reports.
Healthy relationships provide...
Emotional support, reduce feelings of isolation, and rebuild trust.
The role of emotions in recovery.
Emotions are seen as important signals in the recovery process, and understanding them can help men better navigate challenges.
The disease of addiction can lead to:
Isolation, distrust, and detachment from others.
What program / groups emphasize spirituality?
12-Step Groups (Or other related groups)
Emily, Bri, Courtney, and Kimberly
Name 3 out of the 5 key elements of a healthy relationship.
What is: mutual respect, effective communication, boundaries and trust, emotional support, and accountability
Cultural conditioning is important to understanding in recovery for men because...
Men are often taught to suppress vulnerability, making it harder for them to express sadness, fear, or even joy.
This is always important before sharing difficult thoughts and feelings.
Consent
Some practices that tie into spirituality:
Meditation, prayer, or mindfulness
CRJ stands for:
Community Resources for Justice
The barriers to a healthy relationship. (Name 3).
What are emotional barriers, communication barriers, trust issues, substance use, fear of intimacy, and gender expectations and social norms.
Knowing your feelings are important in recovery because
Men won't feel discouraged to express themselves, seek emotional support, attend treatment
When relapse occurs, it can disrupt ___ and cause ___
Intimacy, and cause further emotional distance
Spirituality in addiction recovery is about finding...
Meaning, connection, and inner peace beyond physical healing.
Which word in the dictionary is spelled incorrectly?
Incorrectly.
Name 3 gender expectation and social norms and how it impacts men in recovery.
What is: Not showing weakness, being the provider, avoiding emotional expression. It creates pressure to conform to masculine norms.
"Toxic masculinity" and how it limits emotional vulnerability.
Toxic masculinity is an attitude or set of social guidelines stereotypically associated with manliness that often have a negative impact on men, women, and society in general. The term "toxic masculinity" isn't meant to imply that the idea of masculinity in itself is inherently bad.
Consent, Observation, Thought, and Emotion
T or F: Spirituality always ties into religion.
F
While religion can be a part of someone's spirituality, it isn't always the case for everyone. Spirituality for some can involve personal growth, mindfulness, or a sense of purpose.
____ is so amazing, talented, awesome, and the best facilitator of any group in the entire world.
Javier
(Any other response will be reflected on your report.)
JK