Accountability
The obligation of an individual to account for his/her activities, accept responsibility for them and to disclose the results in a transparent manner
Accountable
True or False Sometimes just having the desire to try to understand someone’s pain can be enough to be with that person and support them through their pain or suffering
True
True or False: When possible, if there is a trigger that may be too much to handle, and there is a safe way out, then take it
True
The use of substances often causes conflicts within ourselves and with others. These conflict may include _____ (name 1)
Disagreements / arguments with others
Acting against our morals and ethics
Relapsing
Losing loved ones
Blackouts
Financial stressors due to substances
The practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health.
Self-Care
Name one thing that can help increase accountability in a group or team?
1. Accepting feedback without being defensive
2. Creating a "culture of honesty"
3. Admitting mistakes up front, without having to be confronted or caught first
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Empathy
A stimulus that elicits a reaction
Trigger
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires
Self-Awareness
True or False Down time is not essential especially when times are tough.
Flase
Downtime is essetinal when times are tough, make sure you are giving yourself grace
When it comes to substance use and/or mental health issues, what are two aspects of the change process that you are accountable for?
1. Abstaining from using drugs
2. Taking medications as perscribed
3. Attending treament programs as recommended
4. Infomring therapist or support of relapses
5. Avoiding negative people, places, and things
6. Managing anger and stress without reacting in a negative manner
7. Keeping busy by work, education, or other areas that aid self-improvement
How can you increase your empathy?
Hold off on sharing your opinion, listen to them first and try to understand their experience
Visualizing and imagine how it feels to be in the other persons shoes
Adjust your attitude to avoid assumption
If there is a trigger in your life that is getting to you and it is unavoidable, then you can work on your _______ skills and self-care strategies to stay positive and healthy.
Coping
List 2 examples of self-awareness
Mindfulness
Discover your triggers
Set Boundaries with yourself and others
Accept Yourself
Cope with your emotuons
Set resonable goals
ETC.
Make sure you are in regular contact with people who can help refresh you and encourage you. Who are these people?
Your support system
List 2 positive life benefits that accountability is closely linked with enhancing.
Trust
Successful relationships
Security
Teamwork
Leadership
Confidence
Achievement of goals
What is the difference between empathy and sympathy.
Empathy is how much compassion and understanding we can give to another. Sympathy is more of a feeling of compassion for another. Empathy is our ability to understand how someone feels while sympathy is our relief in not having the same problems.
Identify 2 life areas where triggers can come into play.
Substance Use
“Behavioral Addictions”
Anger
Aggression
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Trauma
PTSD
Mood Swings
Fears/Phobias
Eating Disorder
ADHD/Attention problems
Insomnia/Sleep Disorder
Insecurity/Self-doubt/Self esteem issues
Psychosis
How can you tell if you are being self-aware?
Evaluate yourself
Manage your emotions
Align your behavior with your value
Understand correctly how others perceive you
What are 2 benefits of self-care?
Reduces Stress
Improves Mood
Improved Productivity
Better Relationships
Recognizing your feelings
Emotional Impowerment
ETC.
What are the 3 key aspects of being accountable?
1. Responsible
2. Answerable
3. Trustworthy
What are the three types of empathy?
Cognitive, Emotional, and Compassionate
Name 3 types of triggers
People
Places
Things
Thoughts
Feelings
Habits
Physical Conditions
Mental Conditions
Impulsivity
Events
Routines
Attitudes
Why is it important to be self-aware?
We are able to recognize out strengths and weakeness allowing us to set goals for oursleves.
Name 3 examples of self-care
Exercise
Sleep Schedule
Relaxing activity/ Hobby
Setting Goals
Focus on the Positive
Reading
Journaling
ETC.