Name That Step!
"We admitted we were powerless over Alcohol/Drugs, that our lives had become unmanageable..."
Step One
Name either of the two individuals who are considered to be the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous..
(Hint: Both of their names start with the letter 'B')
Bill Wilson and/or Dr. Bob Smith
Fill in the blank:
"Keep _____ Back!"Keep Coming Back!
Triggers
(Hint: She was married to Bobby Brown).
Whitney Houston
Fill in the blank:
"We made a searching and fearless moral ____ of ourselves."
Inventory
Although the title of the book is, "Alcoholics Anonymous," what is the commonly used nickname of the book that AA members use?
The Big Book
Fill in the Blank from the "Serenity Prayer:"
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the ____ to change the things I can.."
The Courage to change the things I can
THESE help someone extinguish/neutralize the negative way that we may feel when we are triggered
Coping skills / Coping tools / Coping Mechanisms
This iconic musician known as the "King of Pop" couldn't tell his addiction to prescription medication to "Beat It," so sadly, it ended up beating him.
Michael Jackson
"We made a fearless and moral ____ of ourselves."
Step 4
Although the title of the book is, "Narcotics Anonymous," what is the commonly used nickname of the book that NA members use?
The Basic Text
Fill in the blank:
Commonly cited triggers are People, ____ & Things
People Places & Things
True or False:
Relapse is an immediate event that happens in a blink of an eye.
False
Relapse is a progressive process that takes place along the way of many small choices we make when we become lazy/complacent about our recovery.
(Example: Blowing off meetings, Neglecting self-care, and generally not checking our own poor behavior).
This legendary flamboyant singer in recovery is famous for such hits as "Crocodile Rock" and "Tiny Dancer."
Elton John
Fill in the blanks:
"We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another ___ ____ the exact nature of our wrongs."
Human Being
Akron, Ohio (1935).
From Narcotics Anonymous, fill in the blank:
-"Just for ____," is not only the title of a book full of daily readings, it's also the name of a prayer that meetings are occasionally ended with."
Just for Today
This activity focuses on prioritizing our own well-being, and should be exercised on a regular basis.
Self-Care
Hi! My name is...
A legendary rapper that just celebrated 12 years of sobriety; Even though you can "Lose Yourself" to addiction, he was "Not Afraid" to face it head on...
Eminem / Marshal Mathers
Name that Step!
"We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity."
Step Two
San Fernando Valley / Los Angeles County
Fill in the blank from Narcotics Anonymous:
"Three indispensable spiritual principles are Honesty, _____, and Willingness.."
Honesty, Open-mindedness, and Willingness
True or False:
Seeking support/asking for help from our peers at times when we're struggling can save your life.
So True
This famous actor of superhero films spent much of his early career under the influence before a stint in prison and state rehabilitation facilities helped him recover.
(Hint: I Am Iron Man)
Robert Downey Jr.