12 step slogans
Recovery is about making positive steps forward, not being perfect or flawless.
Progress not perfection
The name of the support group specifically for family members or loved ones of addicts/alcoholics
Al-anon & Nar-anon
Addiction is considered a chronic disease TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
A person with experience in recovery who mentors and supports someone newer in the program by providing guidance, accountability, and encouragement.
Who is a sponsor?
Give a positive affirmation to the person to your left and the person to your right
<3 yay positive affirmations <3
Surrender control and trust in a higher power or the recovery process.
Let go and let God
A website you can use to search recovery terms. *Hint- Jaz gave us this information today in group*
________________ often involves putting someone else's needs ahead of your own, even when it’s harmful to you.
Codependency
An individual with lived experience in addiction and/or mental health who has obtained certification which qualifies them to teach others how to access resources, manage emotions, and develop skills necessary to maintain sobriety.
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist or CRPS
Two truths and a lie: Tell us 2 truths and 1 lie. We will go around the room and each try to guess which one is the lie
Please keep it PG/ appropriate for group
Detach from controlling behaviors while still caring about the person.
Letting go with love or "detaching with love"
Who do you ask if you need a meeting list? Al-anon or AA NA?
JAZZ
Getting phone numbers of other members in the meeting is not acceptable and not encouraged
(Al-anon, AA, NA, etc.)
FALSE
getting phone numbers from other people in the meetings is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. You can ask people individually after the meeting OR you can ask the chair person for a "NEWCOMERS PACKET"
Name 3 people who you can go to for support
___________
___________
___________
name two things you can do to help reduce feelings of anxiety
take a walk, long bath, listen to music, deep breathing exercises, mediation, etc.
Persistence is key; continue attending meetings and doing the work, even if it’s tough.
Keep coming back
What does ACA stand for?
Adult children of Alcoholics
Grace House is a 9-12 month program
FALSE-
Grace House is a 3-6 month program with extended care and housing options after successful graduation
A network which contains your sponsor, your sponsors sponsor and others they may sponsor, creating a chain of mentorship and support.
Hint- Hence the term "grand sponsor"
A sponsorship tree
What are two of your greatest strengths
1.______________________
2.______________________
No matter what happens—relapse, setbacks, doubts—the important thing is to return to the program, the group, or your recovery efforts again and again. Consistency is key.
Keep coming back
The 12 steps are the same for both Al-anon and AA
TRUE
If you are not able to reach the people in your support network, you can utilize this in order to get the support you need in the moment
Meeting phone list
Go to the dry erase board and draw a picture of an emotion and let us guess what it is
:)