Coping Skills
Engaging in this activity involves using paper and a writing utensil to describe and reflect on your feelings or thoughts. This coping skill is called ___________.
journaling
List 2 things that the Serenity Prayer asks for?
What is: Serenity, Acceptance, Courage, Wisdom
This is a common recovery support group with 12 steps.
What is: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Celebrate Recovery (CR)
Addiction is a moral failing. T/F
False
What is the benefit of practicing daily gratitude?
1. Rewires your brain to look for the positive
2. Improves your overall emotional well-being and mindset
Identify one unhealthy coping skill.
1. Using a substance to numb out emotions, thoughts, memories, etc.
2. Emotional Eating
3. Self-Harm
4. Risky/Impulsive Behavior
5. Isolation
What does the acronym H.O.W. stand for?
(The 3 things we NEED to recover)
What is: Honesty, Open-Mindedness, Willingness
This person can help support your recovery and hold you accountable.
What is: A sponsor or accountability partner
This term describes needing more of a substance to feel the same effect.
What is: Tolerance
This defense mechanism makes it hard for someone to admit they have a problem with addiction.
What is: Denial
Identify two healthy coping skills to help manage triggers, cravings, and stress
Journaling, meditation, spiritual practices, physical exercise, listening to music, emotion regulation, self-care, hobbies, talking to a friend/sponsor, go to a meeting, etc.
When communicating our needs with others with respect, what kind of statement can we use?
What is: "I" or "I feel" statements
Having structure, accountability, and community are benefits of this type of housing.
What is: Sober Living
This term describes a strong desire to or urge to use a substance.
What is: Craving
This means taking responsibility for your actions, not blaming, and admitting when you make a mistake.
What is: Accountability
This skill helps you change negative thoughts into positive or realistic ones.
(Changes the way you look at things)
Cognitive Reframing
The ability to adapt and bounce back from life challenges, building the strength and coping skills to withstand setbacks on your recovery journey.
What is: Resiliency
This is a line you draw to protect your well-being and recovery.
What is: A Healthy Boundary
List 3 areas of a person's life that addiction impacts.
Family, social, emotional, mental, financial, job, physical, spiritual
Looking at a situation or person for exactly what it is, without getting disturbed by it.
(Hint: the answer to my problems)
What is: Acceptance
This strategy involves thinking about the consequences of using all the way through.
What is: Playing the Tape Forward
What does the acronym R.I.D. stand for?
What does it describe?
What is: Restless, Irritable, Discontent
Describes an internal state of feeling that can often lead to relapse/using
What do S.M.A.R.T. goals stand for?
(When we set goals for ourselves)
What is:
S- Smart
M-Measurable
A- Attainable
R- Realistic
T- Timely
Name 3 signs that someone may be struggling with addiction.
Loss of control, cravings, using despite negative consequences, withdrawal, isolation, etc.
What is the difference between a "slip" and a "relapse"?
A slip is when you use/drink once, while a relapse is a total return to addiction.