Steps and Principles
What’s the first word of Step 1?
We
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Who is Taner, Swartz, Sam, Shaun, Zach, Adams, Chad's sponsor?
Rick, Chad, Himane
Name one healthy way to deal with anger.
Exercise, talking, journaling, etc.
You wake up in a bad mood. What’s one simple thing you could do to start your day better?
Pray, gratitude list, make your bed, stretch, take a walk
What principle is connected to Step 1?
Honesty
What are the three parts of the disease of addiction?
Physical allergy, mental obsession, and spiritual malady.
Who has been sober the longest at Impact?
Chad
Show the group a breathing technique that you know.
4-7-8, double breath, breathing in pleasant and out unpleasant
A family member doesn’t believe you’ll stay sober. What’s one healthy way to respond?
tay calm, focus on your program, avoid arguments, let actions show truth.
What’s one reason you would not make an amends?
If it would cause harm to them or others
What’s the difference between being sober and being recovered?
Sobriety = not using; Recovery = building a new way of life
When was Impact founded?
2020
What’s one way to rebuild trust with family?
Consistently follow through on commitments and be honest. ACTIONS!
You’re tempted to lie about a mistake — what recovery tool could you use instead?
Honesty, inventory, Step 10
What principle is tied to Step 12?
Service
What does the Serenity Prayer ask for?
Serenity, courage, and wisdom
How many acres is Impact?
65 Acres
What’s one safe coping skill for anxiety in public?
Grounding using the 5 senses (look, touch, listen, smell, taste)
You feel shame creeping in — what tool from the program can help?
Talk to sponsor, share in meeting, prayer, Step work
What are the three spiritual principles most commonly tied to Steps 1, 2, and 3?
Step 1 → Honesty
Step 2 → Hope
Step 3 → Faith (or Surrender)
List the 8 unpleasant emotions
Sadness, helplessness, vulnerability, disappointment, shame, anger, embarrassment, and frustration
What was the first guy at Impact coming off?
Crack cocaine
In recovery, what is the healthiest way to handle conflict with another person instead of avoiding it or blowing up?
Use calm communication (like “I” statements), listen actively, take a pause if emotions are high, and seek resolution or understanding rather than trying to win the argument.
You run into an old using friend who invites you to hang out. What’s the healthiest way to handle it?
Politely decline, remove yourself from situation, call sponsor, share about it in group