Coping Skills
Name a new sober habit or hobby one could develop to aid in their recovery.
What is:
- join a casual sports league, attend self-help meetings, start an exercise routine, develop new professional skills, go back to school, volunteer in your community, develop new routines with your friends and/or family such as Sunday dinner, or an evening walk.
Name one method for reducing stress.
What is:
- build strong social support, walk away when you're angry, rest (your body and your mind), identify and eliminate and/cope with the cause of stress, seek professional help.
Name 1 example of physical self care.
What is:
- eat healthy foods, take care of personal hygiene, exercise, get enough sleep, rest when sick, go to the doctor, wear clothes that you feel confident in.
Name the stage of grief: In this stage, the user does not want to admit that they have an addictions or that their use is the cause of their life problems.
What is denial?
This coping skill entails writing about personal experiences in order to organize and visual ones thoughts and feelings.
What is journaling?
Name an acute (short-term) symptom of stress.
What is:
- stomach ache, heart racing, emotional (anger, fear, etc.), tremor, sweating, etc.
Name 1 example of emotional/psychological self care.
What is:
- Participate in hobbies that you enjoy, learn about things that interest you, take time off from work/school, do something comforting/relaxing, laugh, talk about your problems, acknowledge your strengths and accomplishments.
Addiction is considered a _______ because it changes the brain's structure and functioning. It is not caused by poor willpower or character flaws.
What is a disease?
In order to prevent a relapse, one should avoid ___________.
What are triggers/high risk situations?
Name a chronic (long-term) symptom of stress.
What is:
- fatigue, irritability, inability to concentrate, headache, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, depression, etc.
Name 1 example of social self care.
What is:
- Spend time with people you like, call or write to family or friends who are far away, meet new people, spend time alone with your partner/spouse, ask others for help when needed, keep in touch with old friends, have stimulating conversations.
Physical or psychological symptoms when not using the substance.
What is withdrawal?
This coping skill entails engaging in any safe and sober activity that buys you time and distracts you during a craving.
What is diversion?
The body's stress response is also known as the _____or_____ response.
What is fight or flight?
Name 1 example of professional self care.
What it:
- Improve your professional skills, say no to excessive responsibilities, take on projects that are interesting and rewarding, learn new things related to your profession, take breaks during work, talk and build relationships with colleagues, keep a comfortable work space, advocate for fair pay/benefits.
Challenge the following: I can never relax and enjoy myself unless I have a drink.
What is:
- You can relax by: meditation, doing yoga, journaling, coloring, watching a movie, going for a walk, etc.
When practicing any deep breathing technique, your exhale must be ________ than your inhale.
What is longer?
Name the chemical in the body that triggers a stress response.
What is cortisol?
Name 1 example of spiritual self care.
What is:
- Spend time in nature, meditate, pray, recognize the things that give meaning to your life, act in accordance with your morals and values, set aside time for thought and reflection, participate in a cause that is important to you, appreciate art that is impactful to you.
ABC Model: What does C stand for?
What is consequence?