Recovery

EMOTIONS

100

________ is feeling bad about what you have done

What is guilt

200

Having an attitude of ____________ helps people stay sober, live longer and happier, and have better relationships.

What is gratitude Make a list of 3 things you are grateful for each day helps develop an attitude of gratitude

300

What are the words that make up the acronym H.A.L.T.?

What is hungry, angry, lonely, and tired

400

_________________ is feeling bad about who you are

What is shame

500

Feelings are felt in the ____________ and emotions are the ________________ we give to feelings

What is body and label

COPING SKILLS

100

This helps us stay fit but also releases endorphins

What is exercise?

200

This practice involves meditation and stretching

What is yoga?

300

Advice given on page 471 of the Big Book as the "solution to all my problem"

What is acceptance

400

This involves speaking about yourself with people or with just another person

Therapy

500

Twelve-step programs recommend this activity to "get out yourself or your own head"

What is service work

TWELVE STEPS

100

This "step" in a 12-step program suggests that you look to something greater than yourself to recover.

What is STEP 2

200

What "step" suggests that you make amends to people you have harmed

What is step 9

300

This "step" asks you to write about areas of guilt, fear, regret, embarrassment or anger.

What is step 4

400

The "promises" of A.A. come after completing this step

What is step 9 We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. That feeling of uselessness and self pity will disappear. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. Self-seeking will slip away. Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change. Fear of people and of economic insecurity will leave us. We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us. We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves. Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us—sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work f

500

Step 10 suggests that you do this activity each day

What is monitor yourself for any wrong behaviors and admit when you are wrong

BIG BOOK

100

Twelve step programs recommend to get one of these to help guide you through the steps

What is a sponsor

200

In the Doctor's opinion section of the Big Book, alcohol is considered to be an __________ of the body and mind.

What is AN ALLERGY

300

The 12th tradition tells us to place __________ before ____________.

What is principles and personalities

400

God, I offer myself to Thee- To build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power, Thy Love, and Thy Way of life. May I do Thy will always! This is called the _____ _______ prayer

What is the 3rd step prayer

500

The preamble of A.A. comes from this chapter of the Big Book

What is How it works

MISCELLANEOUS

100

This alone is not sufficient to overcome alcohol or addiction

What is will power

200

Abstinence alone is not enough. The twelve-steps also help you work on these personal flaws?

What are character defects

300

"To stay sober and help other achieve sobriety." This statement is ______ __________ of AA

What is the primary purpose

400

Addiction is a disease of these 3 things.

What is the mind, body, and spirit

500

What is the "birthday" of A.A. (year alone is acceptable)

June 10, 1935 The first day of sobriety for Dr. Bob