Recovery
After a stressful day, you're tempted to skip your recovery group (AA, NA, IOP, etc.)- which value supports your commitment?
Ex: Responsibility- "I know attending group is part of my recovery plan, and I want to show up for myself."
Someone you care about asks you for feedback that might hurt their feelings. What value helps you respond?
Ex: Honesty & Respect- "I'll tell the truth, but gently with understanding and empathy."
You feel left out at a family event. What value helps you interact positively or take care of yourself?
Ex: Flexibility- "I can adjust my expectations and myself to the situation, I can reach out or take a break if needed."
You're asked to lie to cover for someone's mistake. What value helps you decide?
Ex: Truth/Trustworthiness/Honesty- "I choose not to lie, even if it's uncomfortable for me now/later."
You move to a new city. What value helps you adapt?
Ex: Open-mindedness- "I'm willing to meet new people ad try new things."
You walk by a place you used to use substances- what value helps you keep walking?
Ex: Personal Growth- "I have grown since the time I was using there, and now I have coping skills and a support network to help."
You're invited to a social event where you know there will be triggers. What value influences your decision?
Ex: Knowledge- "I know there will be triggers, if I decide to know I will make a plan to use the tools I have learned if I need."
You feel angry at a friend but want to handle it constructively. Which value helps you communicate?
Ex: Patience- "I wait until I cool down and express myself calmly."
You're offered a "shortcut" in a difficult process that might hurt others. What value helps you choose?
A coworker takes credit for you work. Which value guides your response?
Ex: Integrity & Calmness- "I'll calmly address the issue and advocate for myself fairly."
A friend in recovery asks for advice after a slip. What value guides your response?
Ex: Empathy- "I want to listen without judging because I know how hard this journey can be."
A loved one lets you down unexpectedly. Which value helps you repair or maintain the relationship?
Ex: Forgiveness- "I try to approach them with forgiveness, knowing nobody is perfect."
Anxious thoughts about the future cloud your judgment. Which value helps you find clarity?
Ex: Hope- "I hold on to hope that things can improve and try to focus on small steps forward."
During a group, someone shares a personal story that includes illegal activity. The next day, others in the group/house are gossiping about it. What value shapes your response?
You're offered advice that conflicts with your beliefs and values. How does your value affect your response?
Ex: Respect & Assertiveness- "I listen actively and share my perspective without confrontation."
You've made a positive change, but family embers seem skeptical. Which value helps you keep going?
Ex: Self-compassion- "I'll have compassion for myself, even if others can't."
You need to end a friendship that isn't healthy for you recovery. Which value do you rely on to do this?
Ex: Kindness- "I'll set my boundaries with compassion and without blame."
You are lonely and tempted to use old habits to cope. What value points you toward a healthier choice?
Ex: Connection- "I'll reach out to someone safe instead of isolating."
You discover your best friend in recovery is secretly using again but begs you not to tell anyone, fearing they'll be kicked out of their sober living house. What value guides you in handling this secret?
You face recurring health complications that limit your independence. Which value helps you cope and adapt?
Ex: Acceptance & Resilience- "I focus on embracing my situation honestly, finding ways to adapt, and leaning on my support network without losing hope."
You relapse after a long period of sobriety. Which value encourages you to ask for help instead of giving up?
Ex: Honesty- "If I'm honest with others and myself, I can ask for the support I need."
Your longtime partner wants to start using substances again, but you want to maintain sobriety. How do your values influence your reaction?
Ex: Honesty & Self-respect- "I communicate openly about my needs and boundaries, prioritizing my recovery while respecting their choices, and evaluate what's healthiest for me."
You experience shame and guilt about your past. Which value helps shift your self-view?
Ex: Empathy- "I remind myself I deserve forgiveness and a fresh start."
You witness your sponsor or a peer in recovery breaking a rule they often emphasize to you. What value guides your reaction?
Ex: Integrity & Humility- "I respect my sponsor/peer but believe in honest communication, so I would bring it up respectfully, recognizing that we all have flaws and deserve support."
You face discrimination or stigma related to your past substance use while seeking housing or work. Which value informs your response?
Ex: Dignity & Courage- "I maintain my self-worth and advocate for fair treatment despite external judgment."