MH-RRTP Staff
True or false: MH-RRTP Nursing Staff are the best nursing staff ever?
True!!!
In MH-RRTP, what does VGL stand for?
Veteran Group Leader
At a minimum, you are required to attend a combination of how many AA, NA or SMART Recovery meetings per week?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
*Double points if you state preferred amount too*
Two is the minimum, 3 is preferred!
What is one way we have learned that you can experience a craving in a new way?
Urge Surfing
Why is Step One the most important?
It's admitting you have a problem. If you can't concede you have a problem in the first place then how are you going to be willing/able to get help for it?
How many Primary Therapists (not including Addiction Therapists) are there in MH-RRTP and who are they?
5 currently (Dr. Ritter, Ginger, Emily, Brandy and Tim)
If you need assistance with Housing, who should you speak with?
Shawn and Marty
Although were are Addiction Therapists we also serve as Case Managers. Shawn is responsible for all Veterans assigned to Emily, Brandy and Tim and Marty handles all Dr. Ritter and Ginger's Veterans (and the new Psychologist once she arrives).
Every Saturday, all residents in MH-RRTP are required to participate in this event?
What is Sanitize Saturday
What are the 2 types of triggers?
Internal (emotions/feelings) and External (people, places, and things).
Are 12 Step meetings religious in nature?
No. While the 12 Steps were inspired by spiritual ideals, a 12-step program itself is not religious at all. At most, these principles can be considered spiritual in nature. They focus on the larger ideas of faith, honesty, humility, and repentance. In fact, in AA tradition, these twelve steps are known as the 12 spiritual, not religious, principles.
Who is MH-RRTP's Clinical Psychologist?
Dr. Ritter
How many branches of Military Service are there?
6 (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy and Space Force)
On the weekends and after 1600 hrs., how often are you required to check in with staff after signing out?
1 hour (60 minutes)
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
What are the three C's to remember when you are thinking of using or drinking?
1. Catch the thought
2. Challenge the thought
3. Change the thought
Which step asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of your past?
What is step four
Kim Miller and Cynthia Jackson
If you are interested in employment, schooling or volunteer work after MH-RRTP, who should you speak to?
Dave Wetherell, Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
*Keeping busy is key to staying sober, plus it makes you feel good!!!*
Can you share your Nicotine Lozenges with other Veterans?
No
All medications, including over the counter, are prescribed while in a residential program. You may not share prescription medications in MH-RRTP.
What is the process called when we learn to crave from a trigger?
(Hint think Pavlov and his dogs)
Classical Conditioning
(Repeatedly pairing two things together over time)
Please recite the Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference
What are the names of MH-RRTP Housekeeping Staff?
Guy (Building 11) and Raymond (Building 17)
True or False
Once you complete MH-RRTP you are cured.
False
MH-RRTP gives you essential tools to use and is a fantastic start in your recovery, however, it is very important to continue your aftercare with outpatient PTSD, BHIP (Mental Health) and ATS (Addiction Treatment Services) to achieve your treatment goals.
True or False
Medical and/or Benefits appointments I wish to have while at MH-RRTP supersede program schedules.
False
You are here primarily for the treatment of the condition(s) for which you were admitted to the MH-RRTP for. However, your treatment team can excuse you if the situation warrants it.
What are the three C's to remember when you are thinking of using or drinking?
1. Catch the thought
2. Challenge the thought
3. Change the thought
Three indispensable spiritual principles in the 12 step fellowship are? (hint, think of H.O.W.)
What are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness.