Coping Skills
Reach out to someone safe.
What it is 'Ask for Help'
The safest plan is
What is, avoid trigger whenever possible
Staying Stuck
What is, The Opposite of Discovery
It promotes recovery, improves relationships, helps you feel better about yourself
What is, Honesty
Isolation
What is, Spending time with supportive people.
When things go wrong, get out
What is, Leave a Bad Scene
This is what makes triggers so dangerous
Triggers can be very sudden or be subconscious, at first
To check out your belief by hearing what others think of it
What is, Ask Others
It keeps you hidden, makes you feel ashamed, it can hurt other people and prevents growth
What is, Dishonesty
Too much free time
What is, Structured schedule
Listen to yourself with respect and care.
What is, compassion
This is a mistake people often make in early recovery
What is, test your triggers (sobriety or recovery)
This means comparing what you think will happen versus what actually happens
What is, Predict (guess)
Remember this is just information
What is, Feedback (negative or positive)
Negative feelings acted out
What is, Negative feelings expressed in words
Notice what you did right; this is the most powerful method of growth.
What is, Praise yourself
Before, during, or after they (triggers) occur
What is, The best way is to cope
This means trying on a more positive belief to see how it feels
What is, Act as If
Self-destructiveness, such as drowning your sorrows in substances, self harm, or self-hatred.
What is, Self-harm.
Never take it out on yourself (beat yourself up over bad news or anything)
Cynical/negative
What is, Realistic/Positive
Do not wait until you feel motivated; just start now.
What is, Actions first and feelings will follow
social pressure, relationship conflicts, urges & temptations, positive emotions with others, testing personal control, positive emotions alone & negative physical states
What are the most common triggers?
1. Notice your belief. 2. Find an image (optional) 3. Try discovery
What is, The Process of Discovery
Can talk about the trauma without feeling too much or numb. Can function in life. Are safe. Take good care of your body. Able to find pleasure in life, can rely on self and others. Can control the most overwhelming symptoms. Believe you deserve to take good care of yourself & have confidence in your ability to protect yourself.
What are, Signs of Recovery or What is recoevry
Arrogant euphoria
What is, Realistic Concern