Step 5
Step 5 requires you to admit your _____.
wrongs
true or false: acceptance goes hand in hand with responsibility
true
with sobriety comes _____.
responsibility
Which emotions can taking responsibility for your past actions cause?
a. shame
b. guilt
c. stress
d. all of the above
d.
Shame goes hand in hand with being secretive and _____.
defensive
which step prepared us for step 5?
step 4
what is acceptance?
coming to terms with what is
true or false: responsibility is a key component in step 5.
true
guilt is the knowledge that you have ____ _____ ____.
done something wrong
shame can also present as ....
a. anger
b. happiness
c. anxiety
d. both a and c
d
Step 5 rids you of the _____ you have held onto.
denial
when you learn to accept, you let go of _____ that block you from seeing and coming to terms with your true self.
judgements
taking responsibility will help you...
a. stop blaming others
b. reflect on who you are
c. maintain use
d. both a & b
d
true or false: guilt can be present without shame.
true
shame is feeling about who __ ___.
you are.
true or false: it can be healing to admit our wrongs.
true
what is one barrier to acceptance?
self-pity
expectations
loss
relapse
true or false: resentment is okay if it's justified
false
guilt can be an indicator that you need to take inventory of your thoughts, ______, and behavior.
a. feelings
b. actions
c. could be both a or b
c
if you feel shameful, you may think something is ____ with you.
wrong
the purpose of step 5 is to admit your wrongs and accept _____.
accountability
you can only change ______.
yourself
if you take responsibility for your actions, people in your life may start to ____ you again.
trust
both shame and guilt can be a powerful _____ to recovery.
barrier
the desire to hide shame can be ______.
all-consuming/overwhelming