Christmas movies
Reindeer teased and bullied for being different.
What is Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer?
The psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana, which some people may mistakenly think is safe during recovery.
What is THC?
Who is responsible for your treatment?
You.
This grounding skill asks you to name 5 things you can see, 4 you can feel, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique?
This grounding tool involves holding something cold or textured to bring attention back to the present.
What is sensory grounding?
This is the act of expressing gratitude, a valuable tool during the holiday season.
What is being grateful?
Will Ferrell plays an over-sized elf named Buddy.
What is Elf?
The term used for when the body becomes used to a drug and needs larger amounts to produce the same effect.
What is tolerance?
These are mandatory to attend unless excused by medical staff?
What are groups?
This coping skill involves slowing your breath by inhaling through your nose and exhaling slowly through your mouth.
What is deep breathing (or paced breathing)?
This coping skill reminds us we don’t have to say “yes” to every holiday invitation.
What are healthy boundaries?
The three things people often change in early recovery to avoid triggers.
What are people, places, and things?
The movie in which George Bailey receives a visit from an angel who helps him to realize the importance of his own existence.
What is "It's a Wonderful Life"?
Healthy ways to keep busy in recovery.
What are exercise, sleep, hobbies, and helping others?
Three things essential for recovery, referred to by the acronym H.O.W.
What are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness?
This grounding skill focuses on putting your feet flat on the floor and noticing how your body feels in the chair.
What is body awareness or grounding through the senses?
This technique helps challenge thoughts like “I can’t handle this without using.”
What is cognitive reframing or challenging negative thoughts?
This practice involves focusing on the present moment and can help manage holiday stress.
What is mindfulness or meditation?
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad frantically search to find the hottest Christmas toy for their sons - Turbo Man.
What is Jingle All the Way?
The step in a 12 step program that involves seeking spiritual guidance and a connection with a Higher Power.
What is Step 11?
This type of therapy is frequently used in addiction treatment to identify and change negative thought patterns.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
When holiday stress hits, this coping skill involves reaching out to a trusted person instead of isolating.
What is asking for support (calling a sponsor, friend, or support person)?
This tool involves talking to yourself with kindness instead of criticism during the holidays.
What is self-compassion or positive self-talk?
A person in your support system who helps you work through your recovery process.
What is a sponsor?
The movie in which a little boy fends off a pair of robbers by building traps in his house.
What is "Home Alone"?
Recovery is a process, not....
What is perfection?
What is needed to be successful in treatment?
What is Honesty?
This coping strategy means planning ahead for triggers like parties, family gatherings, or loneliness.
What is a coping plan or relapse prevention plan?
This coping strategy encourages focusing on what you can control instead of what you can’t.
What is acceptance or letting go of control?
This recovery practice involves taking care of your physical, emotional, and mental health.
What is self-care?