REPEATED PHRASES
MAIN GROUP TOPICS
STRONG SUGGESTIONS
RELAPSE PREVENTION
BONUS QUESTIONS
100

What is your main problem?

A. Thinking, Feeling, People

B. Thinking, Feeling, Perception

C. Thinking, Framing, Perception

D. Thoughts, Feelings, Processing 

B. Thinking, Feeling, Perception


100

After accepting the foundations for recovery, what is the first action suggested to take?

Inventory

100

What is the MAIN Role of a Sponsor?

***BONUS***

Take sponsee through the steps.

**200 Points: Give me 2 roles that a sponsor does NOT play.

100

Where is the place to find a sponsor?

Meetings

100

What is the 'Fond' nickname of the AA book?

The Big Book

200

In my group expectations, what is the H.O.W acronym?

***BONUS***

Honesty, Openmindedness, Willingness

**200 Points: What are the other words that I really mean when I say those three words.


200

What are the two parts of someone that the Doctor's Theory state makes someone powerless?

A body that cannot tolerate the substance(s) and mind that will not let me stay away from the drug(s) of choice.

200

What is the name of the kind of prayer that I suggested would be best for us to do more than the others?


Self-forgetting

200

What are three activities that is suggested by 12-step that are must do's in order to stay sober?

A. Go to Meetings

B. Do the Steps (Build a relationship with my higher power)

C. Be of service

200

If my contrary actions are likely to be automatic or reactionary, what word should describes the creation of or the name of new behavior.

Hint: Opposite of Impulsive.

Responsive

300

What is the missing word in this sentence:

Hysterical reactions are _________ ?

Historical

300

True or False: Negative Coping Mechanisms will go away completely.

***Bonus***

False

**400 Points: Can you tell me what the word is that means, the ability to create new neural pathways (thinking patterns) that produces ways to adapt in similar situations like developing positive coping mechanisms?

Hint: Plastic

300

True or False: The solution to my issues, more often than not, is to discover how I am seeing this situation, person, or event, as troubling.

Seeking a partner in recovery is a good idea when: 

A. Once I am sober for a few months.

B. There are no suggestions for dating.

C. After I have begun my ninth step.

D. Once I am over my Ex and I feel good about myself.

C. 

At minimum, we suggest a year of sobriety, but once I have begun to become truly a different person, only then it is a good idea. The amount of time is not necessarily relevant. Furthermore, my judgement of myself is not accurate so I probably shouldn't get into a relationship when I feel like it.

300

What is the technical definition of a relapse?

***BONUS***

A return to a former state of being.

**300 Points: How do I set off the Phenomenon of Craving?

300

Name 5 Anonymous Programs

AA, NA, HA, CMA, SLAA, PA, GA, DA, WA...

400

Fill in the blank words:

The Student becomes the _______.

Teacher

400

What is the difference between an Amends and an Apology?

Amend: To change, correct, or make right. Implies an action to correct, change, or make the situation righted. 

Apology: Similar, but often does not provide a plan of action or display this needed behavior to show someone who we are sorry.

400

True or False: The solution to my issues, more often than not, is to discover how I am seeing this situation, person, or event, as troubling.

T

400

Can you tell me what CBT stands for and what beliefs they will help you discover?

Hint: Internal

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 

&

Core beliefs

400

When it the promises talk about being half way through.... What are they implying that you will be halfway through?

Ninth Step

500

In terms of working with others, what is "our only aim"?

To be helpful.

500

What is the main difference between a Therapist and Sponsor based on the group we had about their roles.

Therapist: Is more supportive and collaborative
Sponsor: Is more directive and providing guidance.

500

What is the main point of meetings?

A. Listening to others to learn how to stay sober

B. Finding a fellowship

C. Share what you have done to get and stay sober

D. Find a sponsor

**BONUS**

A.

**100 Points: After having gotten sober and been through the steps out of the list, what now is the MAIN point of going to meetings.

500

Which of the answers below is most likely to produce the best sober results:

A. Talking about my emotions with many sober friends and once I feel better, deal with the situation using my ideas.

B. Sit with my emotions and ask anyone for help once I've become clear on what the problem is.

C. Keep my emotions to myself until I feel better and then take action.

D. Be vulnerable with someone trustworthy who I know has a solution, take their direction(s), and assess their advice for its effectiveness in your life. 

D.

500

We took a survey based on the DSM-V. 

How many 'yes's' did you have to be considered someone with a severe substance use disorder.

***BONUS***

7 or more.

**300 Points: What was the other survey we took about?