Celebrity Addicts
Chris Herren
What should all residents do before coming to the administration building?
Call from the cabin
Listening, talking, sharing, expressing
Communication
Strength in the face of pain, difficulty, grief, or fear
Courage
It ____ if you _____ it?
Works if you work it
This actor is known for his super hero role in Marvel movies and credits his recovery from addiction to meditation and therapy?
Robert Downey Jr.
When are you not suppose to work on assignments?
During Scheduled Groups/activities/events
Counting to 10, breathing, positive self talk, consequential thinking, grounding, stress management
Coping skills/Strategies
Drive, desire, the reason for taking action
Motivation
What simple, cost free activity does all of the following if you do it regularly-
a. improves brain connectivity
b. increases vocab. and comprehension.
c. empowers you to empathize with other people
d. aids in sleep readiness
e. reduces stress
f. lowers blood pressure and heart rate
g. fights depression symptoms.
h. prevents cognitive decline as you age.
Reading
This artist was referred to as the King of Pop, Died due to complications from prescription drugs in 2009
Michael Jackson
What are zero tolerance rules that lead to being kicked out of treatment or possibly arrested?
Verbal threats, Physical altercations, Illicit Drug use, cell phones/contraband, constant lack of participation in group activities, passing notes, discussing others personal history outside of group, talking with the opposite sex outside of groups, sexual intercourse, and stealing.
P.S. Honesty is Key: being honest and holding your self and others accountable before it becomes a problem helps to avoid and minimize the severity of consequences.
Identify the problem, gathering information, brainstorming solutions, weigh your choices, take action
Decision Making
The capacity for understanding one's own or another's thoughts, feelings, motives, and problems, self-awareness
Insight
What word is this describing?: a settled way of thinking or feeling, typically one that is reflected in a persons behavior. You need "this" to be positive to succeed-
Attitude
What famous rapper from Pittsburg passed from over dose / dated Ariana Grande?
Mac Miller
Daily Double
What are the designated smoking spots?
Relaxation, walking, healthy eating, proper sleep, setting aside "me" time, taking breaks, rewarding yourself
Self Care
The ability to bounce back especially after something difficult
Resilience
What important word is this defining: "freedom from control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others"
Independence
(1970's) This iconic musician is one of the top earning dead celebrity today, still earning over 50 million/year for his music despite dying from complications of presciption drug addiction back in 1977
Elvis Presley
True or False? Residents will not leave AA meetings for any reason?
False- only in cases of an emergency; if a client is struggling with personal issues they should use the support group as an opportunity to take in support or express feelings related to the topic of the discussion or express these feelings when asked about any burning desires.
Maintain limits with self and others, protecting your personal and emotional space, avoid negativity
Setting *or Maintaining Boundaries
The quality of honesty upholding and sticking to your values
Integrity
DAILY DOUBLE:
Fall Down Seven Times, _____ __ Eight.
Stand Up