Qualities of the Inner Person
Strength in the face of pain, difficulty, grief, or fear
Courage
1935
3 things you need to build in order to help you recover
practical coping skills, emotional regulation, and daily habits
This practice involves focusing entirely on the present moment without judgement, often by observing your breath
Mindfulness
poeple, places, things, or intense emotions that can spark a sudden desire or craving to use a substance again
triggers
Drive, desire, and the reason for acting
Motivation
When was Narcotics Anonymous founded
1953
Top 5 coping skills
Physical activity and movement, connecting with a trusted person, journaling and expressive writing, listening to music, taking a break to practice controlled breathing
Taking a walk, calling a supportive friend, or diving into a hobby to move your mind away from a strong craving
healthy distraction
this state of mind happens when a person gets too comfortable in their sobriety, stops doing their daily recovery work, and assumes they are completely safe for slipping
complacency
The capacity for understanding one's own or another's thoughts, feelings, motives, and problems
Insight
Which fellowship founded the 12-step recovery process
What are the top 4 common triggers for addiction
Stress, anger, loneliness and unresolved emotions
this basic life practice involves ensuring you sleep well, eat nutritious meals, and attend medical appointments to support your body during recovery
self-care
the defense mechanism where a person convinces themselves that their past substance use "wasn't actually that bad" or that they can handle "just one drink"
rationalization
The ability to bounce back, especially after something difficult
Resilience
How many AA groups are there in Iowa
1,169 weekly AA groups
What are the 5 stages of addiction recovery
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, and Maintenance
the daily or intentional practice of indentifying and writing down things in your life thaat you are appreciative of
grattitude
This popular acronym stands for Hungry, angry, lonely, and tired- found physical and emotional states that drastically increase the risk of a relapse
H.A.L.T
The quality or honestly upholding and sticking to your values
Integrity
How many Recovery Rehab facilities are there in Iowa
178
What are the 7 R's of recovery
Recognition, Responsibility, Reflection, Resilience, Reconnection, Restoration, Renewal
a physchological technique where you intentionally recognize a negative, self-defeating thought and actively counter it with a realisitc, positive one
positive self-talk
A structured, personalized document a person creates with their support team that outlines their unique triggers, warning sings, and specific emergency contacts
relapse prevention plan