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What is the name of the character on today's thought for the day?
Daffy Duck
During _____ ______, a person prioritizes the needs, wants, and feelings of others, even at their own expense
passive communication
A healthy recovery requires people to change their lifestyles to avoid _____, _____,_____, and _____ that can trigger relapse.
behaviors, people, places, and things
Remember that using alcohol or other drugs causes ____ _____ in the brain.
chemical changes
To maintain your sobriety, you need to be able to _____ and ______ your personal triggers for drug use.
recognize and identify
Discuss with the group one current event that is happening in the world.
thank you!
_____ _____ emphasizes the importance of both peoples’ needs. During this a person stands up for their own needs, wants, and feelings, but also listens to and respects the needs of others.
Assertive communication
What’s the easiest way not to experience triggers?
Avoid them!
An ____ ____ is an emotional state that you might experience before, during, or after substance use.
internal trigger
______ are signs of danger. Whenever possible, avoid all high-risk situations, high-risk people, and other _____.
Triggers, triggers
What is the capital of kentucky?
Awesome now give your points to a team wearing black
Through ______ _______, a person expresses that only their own needs, wants, and feelings matter.
aggressive communication
addiction involves 2 things:
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(1) obsessive thinking about drinking alcohol and using drugs and (2) relapse, or a return to alcohol or drug use after a period of not drinking or using.
____ _____ include events, places, things, or specific times that you associate with substance use.
External triggers
Some triggers, such as specific days of the week, certain times of the day, or specific feelings, cannot be avoided. These triggers can be ______, however, by engaging in a healthy activity to counter the effect of the trigger.
interrupted
Dance a waltz with your team to the tune of save a horse, ride a cowboy.
I bet it was very classy!
List 4 Traits of Assertive Communicators
• Clearly state needs and wants
• Eye contact
• Listens to others without interruption
• Appropriate speaking volume
• Steady tone of voice
• Confident body language
How do triggers lead to relapse? 3 steps
• Triggers automatically lead to thoughts about substance use.
• Thoughts about alcohol or other drugs lead to craving.
• Craving can lead to relapse.
_____ ______ are related to the senses of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.
Sensory triggers
__________ is one way to interrupt or stop the thoughts, by imagining a light switch. When the switch is ON, you experience cravings. When you turn that switch OFF, you no longer have those cravings.
Visualization
How many women clients are currently in the facility?
42
Triple points if you got it right!!!!!
Assertiveness Tips: name 3
Respect yourself.
Express your thoughts and feelings calmly.
Take responsibility for your emotions, and express them in a calm and factual manner. Try starting sentences with “I feel…”.
Plan what you’re going to say.
Say “no” when you need to.
Addiction is a process that involves:
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(1) compulsion to drink alcohol or use other drugs,
(2) a loss of control over drinking alcohol or using drugs, and
(3) continued drinking or drug use despite negative consequences.
Daily Double!!!
If you want to be able to stop triggers from causing a drug craving, you need to be able to ___ ___ ___.
talk about them.
A trigger leads you to think about drugs. These thoughts will lead to craving and relapse if you continue to obsess about drugs. What can you do to address this problem?
Thought stopping