12 Step Program
What is the first step of AA?
We admitted we are powerless over alcohol and our lives have become unmanagable.
Name 1 healthy coping skill
Deep breathing, meditation, positive thinking, music, journaling, exercise.
What is a trigger?
A stimulous that can evoke a strong emotional/behavioral reaction, often, as a result of past trauma or difficult experiences.
What is a "slip"
Refers to a brief, isolated, incident of substance use.
What are some challenges of early recovery
1. Cravings
2. Withdrawl
3. Mood Swings
4. Relationship repair
5. Navigating Triggers
6. Acceptance
7. SDOH needs
What does the acronym HALT stand for?
Hunger, Angry, Lonely, and Tired
Give an example of a healthy coping skill that can be utilized, in the moment, when feeling stressed and/or overwhelmed.
Deep breathing (by taking slow deep breathes, it calms your nervous system)
What are some common warning signs of relapse?
1. Choosing exposure to people, places, things
2. Statement such as "one more time won't hurt"
3. I'm stressed and/or depressed
4. I can't do this anymore
5. Putting off priorities (missing work, missing provider appoitnments, missing medication doses, not apply for employment or following through with expectations)
What is Radical Acceptance?
Acknowleding painful situations and emotions without judgement or resistance.
What are some healthy ways to spend your time in early recovery?
1. Focus on physical wellbeing (sleeping, eating well, exercising, seeing a provider).
2. Focus on emotional self-care (journaling, meditation, group/individual therapy)
3. Building a supportative community (meetings, sponsors/peer support, pro-social friends/family,)
What are the first 3 steps of NA?
1. We admitted we are powerless over our addiction, that our lives have become unmanagble.
2. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
3. We made a decision to turn our will, and our lives, over to the care of God as we understood him.
Name benefits of having good coping skills
1. Improved mental/emotional health
2. Improved problem solving skills
3. Improved boundary setting
4. Improves positive self talk
What are the 3 stages of Relapse?
1. Emotional
-bottling up emotions/mood swings
2. Mental
-constant thought of substance us
3. Physical
-Utilization event
What is the definition of "mindfulness"
What is the importance of support in early recovery?
A support system can provide accountability and motivation.
According to the big book, what is the answer to all problems today?
Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
Positive or Negative: Surrounding yourself with friends/family
Positive
What is the importance of a Relapse Prevention Plan?
It helps individuals manage challenges and increases their chance to be successful in recovery.
What is a "Dual Diagnosis"
Presence of both Mental Health Disorder and Substance Use Disorder.
What are some things to avoid in early recovery?
1. People, Places and Things
2. Believing you can do it on your own
2. Expecting instant gratification as opposed to long term satisfication.
3. Comparing your journey to other's journey
4. Over committing/setting unrealstic expectations for self.