Coping and Self Care
Naming 5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, and 1 you taste is called this.
Grounding technique
True or False: Recovery means never struggling again.
FALSE - We learn how to manage better!
The opposite of addiction is....
Connection
This part of the brain helps you think, plan, make decisions, and solve problems.
Prefrontal Cortex
This animal's fingerprints are so similar to humans that they can confuse crime scene investigators.
What is a Koala?
This coping skill involves writing thoughts and feelings down.
Journaling
A lapse becomes more manageable when someone does this quickly afterward.
Seeks support!
Neurons that fire together....
wire together
This part of the brain acts like an alarm system, detecting danger and triggering fear responses.
Amygdala
The heart of this animal is located in its head.
Shrimp
What does the acronym "HALT" stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
This recovery skill involves recognizing personal strengths and successes.
Self-reflection
"Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my ___"
Life
This part of the brain stores and organizes memories.
Hippocampus
This animal can regenerate an entire body from just part of one arm.
Starfish
Regular physical activity can improve mood because it releases these chemicals.
Endorphins
Name one positive thing that often improves during long-term recovery.
Health, relationships, finances, confidence, housing, employment, mental wellness, etc.
"All defeat is psychological until..."
Death
This part of the brain controls balance, coordination, and movement.
Cerebellum?
This marine mammal gives itself a name by developing a unique signature whistle.
Dolphin
Name three healthy coping skills someone can use instead of substance use.
Mindfulness, meditation, physical activity, creative expression, social support, reframing, self-reflection, spirituality, journaling, etc.
(ANY 3 COPING SKILLS)
According to many people in recovery, this is one of the most important factors in maintaining long-term change.
hope, purpose, connection, or community
"Recovery is not about being perfect; it's about being ___"
Willing
This part of the brain controls automatic functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
Brain Stem
Which animal has been observed passing cultural knowledge, including hunting techniques, from one generation to another?
Orca (or Killer Whale)