Recovery
What is one healthy coping skill you can use instead of using substances?
Examples: calling someone, journaling, walking, praying, exercising, deep breathing, attending a meeting.
Name one healthy way to express anger.
Talking, exercising, journaling, taking a break, deep breathing.
Which communication style is healthiest?
Passive, Aggressive, Passive-Aggressive, or Assertive?
Assertive
Hope means believing what?
Things can improve and recovery is possible.
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
A bat.
What are triggers?
People, places, emotions, thoughts, or situations that increase the urge to use.
True or False:
All emotions are okay, but not all behaviors are.
True
Finish the sentence:
"I feel ______ when ______ because ______."
Own Response
Name one thing that gives your life meaning.
Family, faith, helping others, purpose, goals, recovery, hobbies.
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
Name three warning signs that could lead to relapse.
Isolation, skipping meetings, dishonesty, cravings, poor self-care, increased stress, negative thinking, overconfidence.
What emotion often hides underneath anger?
Hurt, fear, sadness, disappointment, shame.
What is active listening?
Listening to understand without interrupting and showing attention
True or False:
Spirituality has to mean religion.
False
What color is a polar bear's skin?
Black
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
Why is identifying emotions important in recovery?
It helps prevent unhealthy coping and improves decision-making.
Name one way to set a healthy boundary.
Say no respectfully, communicate limits, leave unhealthy situations, be consistent.
Name one daily habit that builds hope.
Prayer, gratitude, meditation, journaling, helping others, exercise, meetings.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The Skin
Relapse happens suddenly without warning.
False. Relapse usually begins long before substance use with emotional and mental warning signs.
Name four emotions besides happy, sad, mad, and scared.
Examples:
Grateful, lonely, embarrassed, hopeful, guilty, frustrated, peaceful, anxious, excited.
Someone interrupts you repeatedly. What is an assertive response?
"I'd like to finish my thought before responding."
Complete the sentence:
"My recovery matters because..."
Personal response.
What is the strongest muscle based on its size?
The Jaw Muscle (masseter)