Relapse
I find myself being alone often by choice
what is isolation?
Stress, anger, loneliness, boredom, depression, conflict, being around people who use substances, and visiting places associated with past use.
What are common relapse triggers?
The entire family, including children, parents, siblings, partners, and extended family.
Who can be affected when one family member struggles with addiction?
This means accepting your past mistakes without letting them define who you are today.
What is self-forgiveness?
This is something you cannot change, but you can learn from it.
What is the past?
Relapse is a return to substance use or another addictive behavior after a period of recovery.
What is Relapse?
By being honest, keeping promises, and showing consistent positive actions.
How a person begin rebuilding trust with their family?
This feeling occurs when you regret something you did that hurt yourself or someone else.
What is guilt?
This protects your well-being by setting limits on what you will accept from others.
What is a healthy boundary?
a plan to identify warning signs, avoid or manage triggers, cope with cravings, and protect long-term recovery
what is a relapse prevention plan?
It helps you recognize risks early and decide what to do before cravings or difficult emotions become overwhelming.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
Name one emotion family members may experience when addiction affects their home.
What is Anger, sadness, fear, guilt, stress, or frustration ?
This means taking responsibility for your actions instead of blaming others.
What is accountability?
This does not require you to reconnect with someone who has hurt you.
What is healing?
A trigger is a person, place, feeling, situation, or memory that increases the urge to use substances or engage in an addictive behavior.
What is a trigger?
Trusted friends, supportive family members, a counselor, a sponsor, recovery peers, or healthcare professionals.
What is a support system?
Speak calmly, use “I” statements, and discuss the problem when everyone is safe and sober.
What is a healthy way to express anger toward a loved one?
This is something you can practice to stop punishing yourself for past mistakes.
What is self-compassion?
This means recognizing what you can control and accepting what you cannot.
What is acceptance?
What are the three stages of relapse?
What is emotional , physical, mental?
is often described as a brief return to the behavior
What is a lapse?
It helps family members understand one another and reduces misunderstandings.
Why listening is important in family recovery?
This means recognizing the harm you caused and taking appropriate steps to make things right.
What is making amends?
This allows you to protect yourself even when you are not ready to forgive someone.
What are healthy boundaries?