Co-Occouring
what is the word for using drugs or alcohol to temporarily escape or numb emotional or physical pain?
self-medicating
Self care is not only about doing relaxing things like baths, naps, or treats. Name 3 other things that are more difficult but are also self care.
Boundaries, making and keeping appointments, working a program of recovery
Something that teaches others how to love you correctly
Boundaries
If a SUD client is sober and doing EMDR, why must we pause EMDR if the client relapses?
Active substance abuse can mutate and add to trauma and we can't perform EMDR when the trauma is acute. Ct has to be safe and removed from the trauma and mental state has to be at baseline.
When is open enrollment in CA for marketplace plans
Nov 1st to Jan 15
what are some of the most common Co-occurring diagnoses with Substance Abuse disorder?
anxiety disorders, MDD, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders
Name 3 things that drain your energy or life force. Make a boundary for these things.
set a boundary. time limit, abstinence
Name 3 relapse prevention tactics
picking up the phone, going to a meeting, HALT
What does CBT stand for
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Who should consider purchasing a Marketplace plan
People who do not have insurance through their job or parents, people who make too much money to apply for Medi-cal, and people who need specific care that medi-cal dosnt cover
what percentage of SUD clients have or will develop a co-occuring mental health diagnosis?
50 percent
Name one physical self-care activity that improves your mood.
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Who is someone you can call to tell on yourself the next time you feel a craving?
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Therapy is a form of preventative health care true or false
True
How often do insurance premiums change?
Very often. Healthcare is political. Consider where you live.
what percentage of people with SUD will develop an eating disorder if they dont already have one?
as many as 35%
What is something that you used to think was elf care but actually is not.
using, oversleeping, over-eating, binging tv
Name 20 things you are grateful for right now
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Who should go to therapy and why?
Everybody because everybody has problems and everybody can benefit from coping skills.
what risks are involved when not having health insurance?
missing check-ups, not being able to afford a doctor, not being able to go to treatment in case of a relapse, not being able to afford medications, dependants losing coverage
Why do we treat substance abuse disorder before we treat the underling mental health diagnosis or trigger?
To prevent relapse and complications with diagnosis. Sometimes we treat them at the same time if the MH diagnosis is definitive.
what is something that you can do every day to prevent recovery burnout?
Gratitude
Why is gratitude useful for people in recovery
(my specific answer)
Nueroplasticity
True or False: Any therapist can help me.
False. It is okay to switch therapists if you feel you are in the wrong fit
How is having health insurance investing in your future?
Health= better chance for a long life. More opportunities for joy and impact.
Preventative healthcare is the future of healthcare for people who cant afford healthcare. Diet, exercise, staying sober