MIOP Curriculum
A strong addictive urge that can pull you in a way you may not want to go if you are not careful
Activities such mindfulness, trigger charting, deep breathing and visualization to help overcome cravings and urges
What are coping skills?
It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotion which stems from holding on to anger and grudges
What is resentment?
All team members: What was your substance of choice and age of first use?
Think about what you all have in common, and reflect on what might have been going on in your life at the time, and what you have learned since then.
(2000’s) This artist was referred to as the King of Pop, died due to complications from prescription drugs in 2009
Who is Michael Jackson?
A tool to help monitor emotional and physical well being to avoid relapse: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
What is HALT?
This provides understanding, shared experience, acceptance and insight to the recovery process and emotions when needed
What is a support network/group?
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem, particularly an addiction, is often referred to as this
What is denial?
All team members: What is one trait that you admire in another person? Why?
Think about whether or not you possess this trait, and reflect on how you can grow and develop it in your own life.
(1990’s) Singer of one of the most popular grunge bands in the 1990’s shot himself in the head in 1994 at the age of 27, while dealing with a heroin addiction
Who is Kurt Cobain?
The thoughts and excuses our lower, addicted brain tells us to convince us that we should use.
What is relapse justification?
Take a deep breath in to the count of 4...hold for 4...exhale to the count of 6...
What is deep breathing/mindfulness?
Sometimes addiction can be directly linked to deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that occurred earlier in life.
What is trauma?
All members: Describe a time when you felt proud of yourself.
Think about that time and the mindset you were in, the support you may have had, and the strength/courage it may have taken to get to that point.
1970’s)This iconic musician is one of the top earning dead celebrities today, still earning over 50 million/year for his music despite dying from complications of prescription drug addiction back in 1977
Elvis Presley
You go through these throughout the course of your recovery: Precontemplation. Contemplation. Preparation. Action. Maintenance. Relapse.
What are the Stages of Change?
One of the most accessible and individualized tools in recovery that serves as a beneficial alternative to using, anger, anxiety and depression by balancing emotions and chemicals in the body.
What is exercise?
The ability to look inside yourself honestly and truthfully: Self Awareness
What is insight?
All members: Describe your biggest fear in life.
Reflect on the fears of each member, and think about how you may be able to relate or share your own experience with this fear.
This famous singer died in 2012 due to a combination of drugs, a heart condition and subsequent drowning. She is known as being one of the most awarded and idolized singers of all time.
Whitney Houston
The "red flags" that indicate you may be close to relapsing. *Hint* The curriculum uses the analogy of a ship DRIFTING along the sea without a stable anchor.
An option in recovery when the withdrawal or cravings are overwhelming to handle on your own. You will need to consider seeing a doctor for this.
What is Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
It takes more and more of a substance to get the same effect which often fuels the desire and need for using larger amounts
All members: Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? Be specific.
Think about and share how you can get to that point in your life. What do you have in your life now, or what do you need, to get there?
This well known singer died at the age of 27 due to acute alcohol poisoning in 2011. She has had a lifetime experience of mental health and substance use problems, and is known for her unique voice and style.
Amy Winehouse