Communication
2 things in effective communication
What is active listening and assertive communication
Admitting we are powerless over alcohol and our lives had become unmanageable
What is the 1st step in AA
A chronic disease of the brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry
What is Addiction
External Triggers or External Motivation
What are (name three)?
5% Lecture-10% Reading-20% Audio/visual-30% Demonstration-50% Discussion Group- 75% Practice by doing- 90% Teach others
What is the Learning Pyramid?
A form of communication in which an individual expresses their feelings and personal needs in a direct but respectful manner
What is Assertive Communication
One of the four points in Smart Recovery
What is:
Enhancing and Maintaining Motivation to Abstain
Coping with Cravings and Urges
Managing Problem thought, feelings and behaviors
Lifestyle balance with momentary and enduring satisfaction
Mental and physical reaction to perceived threats
What is anxiety?
Internal triggers or Internal motivation
What are (name three)?
Once lost, it is never to be found again
What is TIME?
This behavior is defined as behavior that is seemingly innocuous, accidental, or neutral but that indirectly displays an unconscious aggressive motive.
What is Passive Aggressive communication
Various strategies and techniques, such as identifying personal behaviors, to help reduce the risk of a relapse following treatment for substance use disorder.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
A bonding agent for crack cocaine
Cravings
What are impulsive urges to use that have a physiological basis
An invisible line you draw around yourself to identify what is acceptable behavior, and what is unacceptable behavior.
What is Boundaries?
A communication skill that involves going beyond simply hearing the words that another person speaks but also seeking to understand the meaning and intent behind them. It requires being an active participant in the communication process.
What is Active Listening
Self management and recovery training
What is SMART Recovery
This type of confusion happens when the combined strain of illnesses, environmental circumstances or other risk factors disrupt your brain function
What is delirium
Occurs in the days and weeks after you stop drinking or quit substance abuse
What is Post Acute Withdrawal
Emotions are based on these
What are thoughts?
A different type of anger
What is aggression?
Journey one takes with their sponsor on the road to recovery
What are the steps in AA/NA?
Situations in which traumatized individual literally relive their trauma, mentally, physically, without warning, often in dreams
What are flashbacks?
What is short term gratification
Spending the right time on the right activity
What is Time Management?