Communication skills
This type of communication involves saying what you need clearly and respectfully — without being passive or aggressive.
assertive communication
A cornerstone of 12-step programs, this high-power based principal asks people to trust the process
Faith
This superpower helps you stay grounded in the present moment instead of getting stuck in the past or future.
mindfulness
What has hands but can’t clap?
a clock
Your heart races, your palms sweat, and you worry something bad might happen.
Anxiety
This listening skill involves paying attention, making eye contact, and responding in a way that shows you understand what the other person is saying.
Active listening
This feeling often shows up early in recovery; it can be healthy if it motivates change, but harmful if it leads to avoidance.
Fear
This advanced superpower helps you recognize patterns, challenge negative thoughts, and create healthier beliefs about yourself and the world.
self awareness
What has a bed but never sleeps?
a river
You feel this when you’ve done something brave or stuck to a difficult choice, like staying sober during a craving.
Pride
These short, non-blaming statements start with a feeling, name a behavior, and explain its impact.
"I" statements
The community support you get from meetings
Fellowship
This superpower lets you keep going even when life gets difficult; many don’t realize how much of it they already have.
THIS IS A DOUBLE
Resilience
What kind of room has no doors or windows?
mushroom
When you feel torn between 2 or more choices
Conflicted
This communication pattern happens when someone says “yes” on the outside but feels “no” on the inside — often leading to resentment or miscommunication.
passive-agressive communication
A recovery based strength; doing what you say your going to do.
Follow Through
You use this superpower when you reach out, ask for support, or share openly in group—something addiction often tries to shut down.
vunerability
I shave every day, but my beard stays the same. Who am I?
This is a DOUBLE
A barber
This sneaky feeling makes you question your choices - whether you did something wrong or not.
Guilt
This conflict-resolution skill involves repeating back what the other person said in your own words to check that you truly understand their message.
reflective listening or paraphrasing
The very beginning of your recovery on which you build your entire new life.
Foundation
This superpower helps you rewrite your inner dialogue from “I can’t” to “I’m learning” or “I can try again.”
Affirmations or Positive Self Talk
I travel the world while staying in the same corner. What am I?
A stamp
When you feel happiness and sadness all at the same time.
Bittersweet