Relapse Prevention
You develop this to help you from having a relapse and have a plan in place for when you have cravings and triggers to use or notice early warning signs of mental health relapse.
What is relapse prevention plan
*Have you created one? Why or why not? What does it consist of?
Process that allows you to sit still, clear your mind, and focus on breathing.
What is Meditation
Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
What is the ninth step?
"I am avoiding things that make me want to use."
What is action stage of change?
Practicing a hobby is a coping skill but listening to music is not.
False
Another name for old patterns of use and cues for using
What is triggers
*Talk about a recent trigger you had and how/when did you become aware of that trigger
Writing down your thoughts/feelings everyday in a notebook.
What is Journaling.
During this step, we sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
What is Step 11
"Everything is just fine! There is no problem!! "
What is Pre-contemplation stage?
H.A.L.T stands for Hungry, Angry, Loving, Tired
False
These help you manage cravings, triggers, stress, anger, anxiety, depression (things you do to calm down and not use and I ask you about them constantly)
What is coping skills
This involves speaking/venting about yourself/your experiences with a mental health professional.
What is therapy.
I need to write down the people I have hurt
What is Step 8
"I have not used in a long time. I accept myself. "
What is Maintenance stage of change?
It's important to change people, places, and things after being discharged from treatment.
True
You can go to one of these to be with others in recovery. This can help you to remember that you can get through this. Get other people’s names and numbers to call in case of future cravings and urges.
What is support groups (AA, NA, CR)/Sponsorship
*Talk about a positive experience you've had in your support group/sponsorship
Twelve-step programs recommend this activity to "get out of yourself or your own head.
What is service work?
*Share service work you would like to incorporate into your life or have already participated in.
During step 4, recovering addicts may work with a sponsor to create their _____ ______
What is Moral inventory
"Maybe I'll try small changes."
What is Contemplation stage of change?
Addiction is a disease.
True
Which of the following is not a phrase that is useful in Relapse Prevention:
a. Demand Self-Perfection.
b. First Things First.
c. One day at a time.
d. This to Shall Pass.
Laughter and riddles are great coping skills to change a bad mood to a good one. Solve this riddle: Why is Peter Pan always flying?
Because he Neverlands
This is the principle of Step 12
What is service?
"I have a plan to quit."
What is Preparation stage of change?
Some ways we cope are healthy and build resilience, while others simply help us avoid the real problems or encourage destructive behavior.
True
*Name one way you cope in a healthy way and one way you don't (besides drugs/alcohol)