Coping Skills
Things that help us to manage and regulate emotions, especially in difficult times.
What are Coping Skills?
The first and most important rule in group therapy.
What is confidentiality? (Or not sharing what is shared by peers)
A powerful desire for something that usually passes.
What is a Craving?
The first symptom experienced that is a sign that you are developing a substance use disorder.
What is Increased Tolerance?
Reading books, watching movies, exercising, and going for walks are ________.
What are Behavioral Diversions or Distractions?
Coping skill that involves writing down thoughts and emotions.
What is Journaling?
Peer with lived experiences who works for Talbert House or another organization.
What is a Peer Support/Peer Recovery Coach?
Can be internal and/or external and is the biggest reason for relapse.
What are triggers?
With continued use, the brain will stop producing this chemical that enables pleasure.
What is Dopamine?
The first step in 12-step programs such as NA or AA.
What is "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol (or other substances) - that our lives became unmanageable."
______ is important because it reduces stress, benefits the healing process, and helps you maintain a positive attitude while staying sober.
What is Gratitude?
Peer with lived experiences who agrees to guide you in your recovery journey.
What is a Sponsor?
An example of an external trigger.
What are People, Places, and Things?
Long-term use of certain substances leads to changes in ________.
What is "In how the brain processes information and stores memories?"
A report on permanent health effects mentions that chronic cocaine use impairs cognitive function, leading to significant problems with attention and memory. These deficits make it harder to manage daily tasks or plan for the future.
The goal is _____, not ______.
What is Progress and Perfection?
Many people try to cope with their urges by gritting their teeth and toughing it out. This technique is called _______.
What is Urge Surfing?
Clinician who can help you process traumas, increase coping skills, and discuss feelings. Can point you in the direction of resources. Trained in treating mental health and/or substance use disorders.
What is a Therapist/Counselor/Social Worker?
_____ gives you too much time to be with your own thoughts.
What is Isolation or Boredom?
____ losses, like those seen in addiction, can hinder you from reaching your life goals, both personally and professionally.
What is Financial?
This is a personalized plan that can be used to assist people in maintaining sobriety.
What is a Relapse Prevention Plan?
This technique can be used to recenter yourself.
What is Grounding?
A place you can go to meet with peers and discuss recovery topics.
What is AA/NA/other 12-step meetings?
What is Shame?
Research indicates that 30% to 60% of individuals with _____ also have a substance use disorder.
What is PTSD?
The stage of change in which you stay sober (or stay stable after completing the goal).
What is the maintenance stage?