The foundation of recovery in my opinion. You cannot change anything without this.
Self awareness.
the ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections, especially in response to learning or experience or following injury.
Neuroplasticity
This famous rapper overdosed on prescription pills in 2007. He has since celebrated over 10 years clean.
Eminem.
what does HALT stand for
hungry angry lonely tired
an activity that allow you to release emotion.
cathartic experience
a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
mindfulness
This actor was notorious for his reputation as a bad boy early on in his career. He "avenged" his public image by getting sober and now has an "iron" clad position in one of the most successful movie franchises of all time.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.
_______ is optional
misery
We explore these so we do not repeat them. Two words.
past patterns
also accept cycles.
performed as part of a regular procedure rather than for a special reason.
routine
This well known singer, songwriter, and pianist was most popular in the 80s though continues to tour and play music. He was addicted to alcohol and cocaine, though got clean in 1990 and continues to attend AA meetings.
What is Elton John.
He recently said:
"I'm a recovering alcoholic so I have an AA meeting from this house every Sunday," he told Harry and Meghan.
"I connect with friends who I've known for over 30 years in the programme, and that's great.
"If it hadn't been for Zoom I don't know what we would've done, I really don't. Without Zoom … it's been a lifesaver."
Receiving treatment for these in addition to substance use treatment is an importance supporting element of recovery.
What is co-occurring disorders also accept mental health disorders.
the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
resilience
This actress was famous for her role in a series of horror movies. Though she went largely undetected for several years, she had developed a serious opioid addiction resulting from prescribed painkillers after plastic surgery. She has since went to treatment and stayed clean.
Jamie Lee Curtis
These are strategies that can help a person manage their traumatic memories, strong emotions, anxiety, exc. The purpose of this is to bring people into the moment with specific techniques.
Grounding techniques
Bonus points for tie breaker. What is a Grounding techniques
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
integrity