Prepping for the holidays
Each person should have what kind of plan for the holiday
Relapse Prevention Plan
What are Personal Strengths?
Personal strengths are skills or personality traits that benefit an individual throughout their life
The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this.
Black Friday
What does the acronym "AA" stand for?
Alcoholics Anonymous
Name 2 reasons the holidays increase relapse risk
Change in schedule/routine, more stress, being around family, holidays are hard with loss, etc.
Name one tip for identifying your personal strengths.
Ask someone, develop self-awareness, look at your successes, look at your recovery journey, etc.
The "most popular food item" that is eaten for Thanksgiving.
Turkey
What does the acronym "NA" stand for?
Narcotics Anonymous
Name 3 important things to include in your relapse prevention plan.
Phone list, self-care, triggers list, escape plan, consequences of use, mantra, etc.
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This "honest" president is the one who officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Abraham Lincoln
What does the acronym "HALT" stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely and Tired
How many minutes does a typical craving last
Between 2 and 15 minutes.
True or False:
"What kinds of things did you do as a child?" is an example of a question you might ask yourself when assessing your strengths.
True
How long is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route?
A. 1 mile
B. 3 miles
C. 2.5 miles
2.5 miles
When was the first Thanksgiving feast held?
A. 1776
B. 1621
C. 1500
November 1621
Name a common holiday trigger.
Holiday parties, family stress
Bonus: Point out a strength that you see in a fellow group member
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In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month.
October
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
A. Three days
B. One day
C. Seven days
Three days