Recovery and going through treatment is easy
False- it takes courage, dedication and effort to make a big change in your life
Name a coping skill
Drawing, listening to music, talking to people in support network, exercising, mindfulness, ect.
To see a single unpleasant incident or event as evidence of everything being awful and negative, and a sign that now everything will go wrong.
What is "Overgeneralization"
an idea that expands the notion of self and identity; it purports that people are more than their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
What is self as context
Getting hair and nails styled, eating healthy meals, taking care of body, good hygiene, adequate sleep, getting a massage are all examples of what?
What is Self-care
there are no withdrawal symptoms from alcohol
F- withdrawals from alcohol can range from emotional changes like depression, irritability, and anxiety; to physical symptoms such as cravings, nausea/ vomiting, brain swelling, and seizures.
Cravings, interrupted sleep patterns (sleeping too much or too little), changes in appetite, skin complexion changes, irritability, moodiness.
What is signs of drug and alcohol dependence?
when we see things purely in 'black or white'. These types of thoughts are characterised by terms such as or 'every', 'always', or 'never' . Everything is seen as good or bad or a success or failure. It is generally the negative perspective that is endorsed, discounting all the shades of grey that lie in between the two focussed on choices.
What is "All or Nothing" thinking
what is the action of delaying, or postponing something, called?
What is Procrastination
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an ancient practice that involves physical poses, concentration, and deep breathing.
What is Yoga
All people have a certain chance at becoming dependent on a substance
True, addiction can effect anyone
Scared, Angry, Frustrated, Bored, passionate, stressed, happy, sad.
What is Internal Triggers.
when we focus exclusively on the most negative and upsetting features of a situation, filtering out all of the more positive aspects.
What is "Mental filter"
action involves taking concrete steps to incorporate changes that will align with your values and lead to positive change. This may involve goal setting, exposure to difficult thoughts or experiences, and skill development.
What is Committed Action
the deeply ingrained principles that guide all of a company's actions;
What is Core Values
The organ most damaged my alcohol and drugs is the stomach
F- The liver is most effected
A return to using a substance after attempting to stop.
What is a relapse
a negative interpretation or prediction even though there is no evidence to support their conclusion. This type of thinking is often made when thinking about how others feel towards us.
What is "Jumping to Conclusions"
a type of mindful psychotherapy that helps you stay focused on the present moment and accept thoughts and feelings without judgment. It aims to help you move forward through difficult emotions so you can put your energy into healing instead of dwelling on the negative.
What is ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
Maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment
What is Mindfulness?
The road of recovery is a straight line
F- like any journey there are winding roads, mountains to climb, fall down, and sometimes finding our way back, recovery looks and is unique to every person.
To think of a negative thought, belief or pattern in a new or positive way.
What is Reframing
To continually discount and dismiss the positive experiences we encounter, by deciding they are unimportant or 'don't count'.
What is "Disqualifying the Positives" thinking
Name all 6 core values of ACT
What is Commitment, Cognitive diffusion, self as context, acceptance, present, values
What is being free of any further drug or alcohol abuse called?
What is "Being sober" or "Abstinence"