Things Amber Says
Recovery Quote Referencing a Race
Recovery is a Marathon Not a Sprint
Reaching out to these type of people
Sober support, Sponsor, Family, Counselor
What celebrations are High Risk for Triggers
Holidays, Birthdays, family gatherings
A famous female singer that died 2011 from alcohol poisioning is
Amy Winehouse
This is the “good” and “responsible” child. This person is a high achiever, carries the pride of the family, and he/she overcompensates to avoid looking or feeling inadequate. He/she is often a good leader and organizer, and is goal-oriented and self-disciplined. Sometimes the ___ lacks the ability to play, relax, follow others, or allow others to be right.
What is the "Hero"
Recovery is the same across the board for Everyone? True or False
False. Recovery is individual and Unique
What are three types of Relapse Prevention tools
Good Sleep hygiene Exercise
Balanced Diet
Self care
Sober support
PPT
People, Places and Things
Passing away from an overdose at the age of 36, this famous actress struggled with addiction to amphetamines, barbiturates, and alcohol.
Who is Marilyn Monroe
This person reflects the system as it is. At times the challenge is how that information is relayed. Other members in the family might be offended or avoid the ___ because of the power of the truth he/she holds. Strength occurs when this person is coupled with another positive role, such as a nurturer or cheerleader.
The Truthteller
Amber's Favorite Quote about Perception
Nothing is Neither Good Nor Bad until we make it so
What is the Progressive Muscle Relaxation and how does it work?
Tensing the muscles while deep breathing
These types of Triggers refer to things like People, Places and Things
External Trigger
This talk show host admitted on her show in 1995 that she had been addicted to crack cocaine.
Who is Oprah.
This is the person the other family members feel needs the most help. Usually this is the family member in need of treatment or in treatment. This person often shows the obvious symptoms of the family being unable to work through problems. The person may have strengths such as a sense of humor, a greater level of honesty, and the willingness to be close to his/her feelings. Yet there can also be an inappropriate expression of feelings, and the person may experience social or emotional problems.
Scapegoat/Blacksheep
Amber's favorite Quote about Self-Care
If you can't love your self, how are you going to love somebody else?
What is a coping skill for BOREDOM.. It's Ambers favorite one and it "takes the guess work out of figuring out what to do".
Activity Jar
What are two coping skills for triggers. One involves changing your perception and the other involves thinking through the possible outcomes
Reframing and "playing the Tape through".
Black Eyed Peas singer, Fergie, has been sober for over 10 years - what was her drug of choice?
What is Crystal Methamphetamines
The ____ takes care of others’ needs and emotions and problem-solves for others in the family. The ___ might have difficulty with conflict. He/she takes on the role of ____ in the name of helping others, though it is often to meet his/her own needs, such as relieving anxiety. This person doesn’t realize that sometimes helping hurts. He/she also lives with a lot of guilt and finds it challenging to focus on him/herself.
The Rescuer
What is Recovery and Why
Selfish, because it has to be
What are three Relapse Warning Signs
Isolation, Lack of motivation, Not attending treatment, Increase in Cravings, increase in Depression/Anxiety
These types of Triggers focus on depression, Anxiety, anger and other emotions
Internal Triggers
This 29 celebrity went to rehab after being arrested for heroin possession in 2003.
Who is Nicole Richie
The ___ uses humor to offset the family conflict and to create a sense that things are okay. This person has a talent to readily lighten the moment but he/she hides his/her true feelings.
The Clown