Coping Skills
Grounding technique/method 5-4-3-2-1
Grounding techniques like the 5-4-3-2-1 method help manage stress by focusing on the present moment.
Understanding/Define Triggers
What are cues that prompt cravings and can lead to relapse if not managed properly.
Importance of Sleep
What is sleep is vital for both mental and physical health, supporting overall recovery and well-being.
Relapse in recovery is failure
What is a myth: relapse does not equal failure and is a part of the recovery process.
Support Groups Importance
What is Support groups like AA or NA offer shared experiences and encouragement essential for recovery success.
Why is deep breathing a good coping skill
Deep breathing reduces anxiety and calms the mind during stressful situations.
Common Holiday Triggers
What are family conflicts and parties during holidays are typical triggers increasing relapse risk.
Benefits of Exercise
What is exercise boosts mood, reduces stress, and aids physical recovery by promoting health.
Support is not important
What is a myth: Continuous help and support increases chances of success.
Role of Recovery Resources
What is Recovery resources, such as hotlines and therapy, provide professional assistance and guidance during recovery.
Healthy Distraction
What is listening to music
Stress as a Trigger
What is stress increases vulnerability by intensifying cravings and emotional instability.
Hydration and Recovery
What is hydration helps detoxification and maintains energy levels, essential for effective recovery.
Addiction as Disease
What is fact: Addiction is a disease, not a choice, involving changes in brain chemistry requiring treatment.
Family Support Benefits
What is Family provides emotional and practical support, helping maintain motivation and resilience throughout recovery.
Engaging in healthy distractions
What is helps manage cravings and emotions more effectively.
Avoiding Triggers
What is planning ahead and setting boundaries help reduce exposure to triggers and cravings.
Nutrition for Wellness
What is balanced meals improve overall wellness and provide nutrients necessary for recovery.
Lifelong Recovery
What is a fact: Recovery is a lifelong process requiring ongoing commitment and understanding to maintain wellness.
Online Recovery Tools
What is Online recovery tools like Sober Grid or SMART Recovery offer accessible support and tracking for sustained recovery.
HALT Awareness
What is HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired), it encourages self-awareness to prevent relapse and being emotionally overwhelmed.
Importance of Self-Awareness
What is Self-awareness promotes early identification of triggers and fosters resilience through planning and reflection
Routine and Stability
What is maintaining routine provides stability and reduces uncertainty, supporting emotional well-being
Compassion is not an important part of the recovery process
What is a myth: Compassion helps create a supportive environment for recovery.
Benefits of Peer Support
What is Peer support offers encouragement, accountability, and shared understanding, enhancing recovery outcomes.