Coping Skills Misc.
In a relationship the limits an individual puts in place to protect their mental health, values, identity, and responsibility from being compromised or violated by others
What are boundaries?
A positive emotion that involves being thankful and appreciative
What is gratitude?
Cues that can cause urges and cravings
What are triggers?
Despite his drug and alcohol related music, this rapper whose name is inspired from a popular chocolate candy has been sober since 2008
Who is Eminem?
This increases as you continue to drink/use, requiring you to need more of your substance to feel the same high
What is Tolerance?
List your top 5 positive coping skills for cravings, being triggered, feeling emotional dysregulated, etc.
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True or false: Gratitude has physical health benefits, like lowering blood pressure and strengthening our immune systems
True.
These are withdrawal symptoms that occur after detox
What are PAWS, Post-acute withdrawal symptoms?
This Oscar-nominated actor became sober during the making of Wedding Crashers in 2005.
Who is Bradley Cooper?
A guide/mentor, in recovery that volunteers time to help others.
What is a Sponsor?
List at least 3 ways someone can challenge negative thinking
What is identifying negative self-talk, recognizing; polarized thinking, overgeneralization, catastrophizing, emotional reasoning, etc., using affirmations, practicing self-compassion (shame vs guilt), avoiding using "should's", grounding techniques, journaling, exploring character strengths, etc?
This activity brings you into the present moment, allows you to be centered, and is a proven method of de-stressing
What is mindfulness? (will also accept meditation.)
The letters in HALT stand for
What is hungry, angry, lonely or tired?
This sober lead singer's band performed the theme song to the movie Armageddon
Who is Steven Tyler?
The following is "We admitted that we are powerless over alcohol and/or drugs, that our lives had become unmanageable"
What is step 1?
The difference between an unhealthy vs healthy coping mechanism
Is it something that is providing short-term relief that is not aligned with recovery goals and/or has long-term consequences vs something that can lead to long-lasting positive outcomes?
Actively participating in social activities and maintaining connections with friends, family, or support groups helps prevent this negative aspect related to self-care
What is isolation?
Two coping skills for Recovery Protection
What is a join a support group, grounding techniques, deep breathing, making an emergency contact list, playing the tape through
This actor, famous for uttering the line, "Hello Clarice" has been sober for over 45 years.
Who is Anthony Hopkins?
True or False: Addiction Is a Lifelong Struggle
True
Like a wave in the ocean, an urge will reach a peak and then lose its force.
Urge Surfing/Riding the wave
The two "feel good" neurotransmitters that the brain releases when we are expressing gratitude
What is dopamine and serotonin?
The Benefits of Structure and Routine in Recovery
It Helps You Establish a New Normal
It Helps You Exercise Self-Control
It Can Improve Your Self-Esteem and Mental Health
It Helps You Avoid Boredom
It Can Improve Your Physical Health
After being fired from multiple jobs, attending over dozens of SUD treatment centers and being incarcerated for a year; this sober actor is now best known for playing a marvel movie character.
Who is Robert Downey Jr?
The three substances with the most dangerous (even can be deadly) withdrawal symptoms.
What is alcohol, benzodiazepines and opioids?