Recovery Basics
This recovery program encourages members to live "one day at a time."
What is AA (or a 12-Step program)?
HALT stands for...
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Finish:
Easy Does _____
It
True or False:
Feelings are facts.
False
This coping skill helps you to stay present by taking slow, deep breaths to help calm your body and mind.
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The first step in recovery is admitting this.
What is powerlessness over addiction?
Name two relapse warning sign.
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Finish:
Progress, Not _______
Perfection
Name three different feelings.
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This coping skill involves writing your thoughts and feelings on paper to better understand and process them.
What is journaling?
Name three things someone should do in early recovery.
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What should you do if you're triggered?
Give two healthy responses.
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Finish:
Keep It Simple _____
Sweetie (or Stupid)
Name three healthy ways to cope with sadness, anger, or anxiety.
3 healthy coping skills
Someone is feeling overwhelmed after a stressful day. Name three healthy ways they could cope instead of using.
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Scenario:
Someone has stopped attending meetings, stopped calling their sponsor, become isolated, and says, "I'm fine."
Name three relapse warning signs you see.
What is
List five healthy coping skills.
Any 5 you could/would actually use
Explain what "One Day at a Time" means.
Living in the moment. Focusing on the present rather than the past or the future. Remembering to live life one day at time rather than worrying. It is a slogan often used to help people remember just for today I won't/don't need to drink or drug.
Explain the difference between a feeling and a behavior, and give one example of each.
A feeling is an emotion you experience on the inside.
A behavior is the action or choice you make on the outside.
Example:
Your usual coping skill isn't available (for example, you can't attend a meeting tonight). What are four other healthy coping strategies you could use? Also what is your usual coping skill?
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A friend says, "I don't need meetings anymore because I'm doing fine."
Name one healthy response.
Something you would need to hear
Scenario:
You haven't gone to meetings for weeks, you're isolating, lying, and romanticizing using.
Which stage of relapse are you in?
Emotional or Mental Relapse
Choose one recovery slogan and explain how it applies to everyday life.
(Other than One Day at a Time/Just for Today)
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Scenario:
Someone says, "I felt rejected, so I stopped answering everyone's calls and isolated."
Identify:
Feeling: Rejected
Behavior: Stopped answering calls and isolated from others.
Healthier Response: Talk to someone you trust (such as a sponsor, counselor, or sober friend), share how you're feeling, and stay connected instead of isolating.
Scenario:
You just had an argument with a loved one and you're having strong cravings. Walk us through your coping plan from the next five minutes through the rest of the day.