Self-Care & Mindfulness
PAWS
Boundaries
Communicate
Emotions
Giggles
100
Name 5 ways to practice self-care that are not hygiene related
Any appropriate answer
100
What does PAWS stand for?
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
100
What is a boundary?
Guidelines, rules, or limits to what is or is not okay
100
Name 2 types of communication styles
Passive, aggressive, assertive, and passive-aggressive
100
What are the core emotions?
Happiness, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, Fear, and sometimes surprise
100
My child doesn’t think I respect their boundaries
At least that is what they wrote in their diary
200
What is 1 benefit of Mindfulness?
Respond vs React
Lower stress
Lower relapse risk
Relaxation/Coping skill
200
How long does PAWS last?
It depends! It can last 1 or more years!
Symptoms typically peak at 3-6 months
200
Name 3/6 types of boundaries
Emotional, mental, time, physical, material, and sexual
200
Demonstrate two styles of communication through tone and facial expression.
Any appropriate example
200
Describe why anger is often called a secondary emotion.
Anger is shown/expressed, but often there is an underlying feeling (sad, hurt)
200
Don’t you hate when someone answers their own question?
I do.
300
Name 5 self-care warning signs
Overwhelmed, Exhausted, lying, depression, frustration, complacency, self-pity, expectations
300
Name 3 PAWS symptoms
Inability to problem solve, Foggy brain, lack of coordination, Trouble concentrating, Memory issues, emotional overreaction/numbness, sleep issues, stress
300
Someone who is overinvolved in other’s problems has which strength of boundaries?
Loose
300
What is an example of an “I” statement?
Any appropriate example:
I feel…when you…Because I…I would like…etc.
300
Name 2 barrier to coping with emotions
Magnifying the emotion, misidentify, not being honest, denying feelings, can’t express them, messages about feelings being bad etc.
300
How does a cake show emotion?
It tiers up
400
Name 2 mindfulness exercises
Breathing, grounding, meditation, Body Scan, Walking, Eating, etc.
400
Name 2 skills to deal with PAWS symptoms
Vent, talk, set goals, know triggers, exercise, sleep, learn new things, manage stress, HALT, etc.
400
How do people get closer to our “inner circle” and have loosened boundaries?
Over time, with more exposure, respecting current boundaries, by our choice
400
What word is also a full sentence when establishing boundaries?
No.
We do not owe anyone excuses/reasons unless we want to.
400
True or False: You cannot do anything about your emotions.
False. There is always something that can be done (regulate, manage, avoid triggers, cope with discomfort, self care, etc)
400
What do you call a cup when they show their emotion?
"Expresso"
500
Why is self-care important in recovery?
Helps manage triggers, protects us, lowers relapse risk related to stress or negative emotions., etc.
500
What happens to PAWS if we experience a relapse?
It starts over.
500
Name 5 benefits to healthy boundaries
Balance, protect us, help maintain recovery, lowers stress, better relationships, learn about our self and others
500
Name 5 consequences of not having healthy boundaries
Any appropriate example:
Feeling taken advantage of, overwhelmed, lack of self-care, negative relationships, etc.
500
Pick a core emotion and name 10 feeling words in that category
500
Why did the dog cross the road?
To get to the barking lot