Recov. Principles, Themes
Recognizing and admitting the actual facts of the case rather than clinging to what one would prefer to be true.
What is acceptance.
Trying to solve our problems by moving to a new location, an attempt to cure our alcoholism by getting a ‘fresh start’ in a new city. It doesn’t work.
Clue: G----------L C--E
What is a "geographical cure".
Take note: There is a saying around AA, ‘Wherever you go, there you are.’ Also known as “changing deckchairs on the Titanic.”
In many 12-Step rooms of recovery, there is a rule against what is known as ________. The meetings are based upon the principle that each individual can share in total safety without others interrupting or responding directly to what is being shared. Any response is to be in the form of identification and personal experience.
What is crosstalk.
Complete the saying:
"We are only as sick as our _____."
What are secrets.
O
What is an "Open" meeting.
Behaving in accordance with such a correct understanding of oneself rather than in accordance with a falsely inflated or deflated idea of oneself.
What is humility.
Ignoring problems and hoping they will just go away.
A-------E
What is avoidance.
In 12-Step recovery, there are no dues or fees for ____.
What is membership.
Complete the phrase:
"Take what you can and ____ ___ ____."
What is "leave the rest".
C
What is a "Closed" meeting.
Lack of complete control over events, especially one's intake of alcohol once he has started to drink.
What is powerlessness.
Refusing to take action or “do the work”.
P-------Y
What is passivity.
These are the light-hearted, repeatable sayings that set the tone at group meetings in AA and similar groups. They are often posted on the walls of the meeting area. It’s easy to be cynical about the positivity and seemingly common-sense sayings, but members often find layers of truth as they progress.
What are recovery "cliches".
"Fake it till ____ _____ __."
What is "you make it".
B
What is a "Beginners" meeting.
As one's life gets better in recovery, the person runs the risk of forgetting who they once were and what that life was like. The practice of keeping it ______ emphasizes the reality that addiction can destroy the progress made in a terrifying short period of time.
What is keeping it "green".
Remembering only the good times when you were using.
R----T------G
What is "romanticizing".
This is a phrase referring to how most 12-step groups have a ritual, where the members congregate outside the meeting space for a casual chat. This gives group members the chance to debrief with some lighter talk before returning to life outside the Program.
What is the "meeting after the meeting".
Complete the phrase:
"More will be __________."
What is "revealed".
T
What is a Traditions meeting.
To acknowledge without reservation that one has an addiction and that help is needed.
What is surrender.
A feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder.
C--P------Y
What is complacency?
Derived from the AA Preamble, this term is often used to describe an individual's discussion at an AA meeting.
What is "sharing".
Complete the phrase: "Pay attention to the ________ rather than the differences"
What are "similarities".
SS
What is a "Step Study" meeting.