Self-Care
According to the lectures: Why is self care necessary in your recovery?
Self care is necessary because:
It provides a sense of self-empowerment
When needs are met, cravings and relapse risk can be reduced
Self-Care activities can replace toxic habits
What are examples of mindful exercises
Breathing, meditation, Counting up or down, etc.
Name one of the myths about Blackouts
What is Your Lost memories will return, certain type of alcohol is more likely, Experienced drinkers don't black out, You can't function during a black out, or there is no long term damage
Addiction, Sobriety, and Relapse are all described as a _______
What is A process
Which series, running from 1987-1995 and starring Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, and John Stamos, tells the story of three men raising three young children?
Full House
This phrase is used when describing the opposite of 'thriving'
Survival Mode
What are examples of External Triggers?
People, Places, Things
What does CAGE stand for?
What is Cut Down, Annoyed, Guilt, and Eye-Opener
Describe warning sign of: Overconfidence
Being very confident in your sobriety or control of substance that an use won't hurt
What was the first animated feature film to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar?
Beauty and the Beast
Fill in the blank: "____'s Hierachy of ____"
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Describe what are Internal Triggers
Thoughts and feelings that a person has that can cause a desire for drugs or alcohol (Anger, Sadness, Lonely, Etc.)
What is the main issue that starts in Stage One?
What is Tolerance?
What ways can you prevent your relapse?
Meetings, reaching out to sponsors, family, friends, etc.
Which movie won best picture in 2004?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Define "Self Actualization"
Acceptable answers:
Achieving one's full potential
Becoming who you are and want to be
Describe what are Sensory Triggers?
Related to senses of sight, sound, taste, and touch
What is lost during Stage three?
What is loss of control
Where does relapse start?
It starts before the moment you use again. (There are signs before it starts)
What year was the internet open to public?
1993
What are the 6 "Self-Care as Intimacy" types Abby went over with you on Monday?
Emotional
Intellectual
Physical
Spiritual
Experiential/environmental
Creative/expressive
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired
Name one of 6 declines identified in stage 4
What is Physically, Emotionally, Cognitive, Socially, Financial Instability, or Legal Issues
What are two relapse warning signs?
Fear of failure, compulsive attempts to impose sobriety on others, Isolations, Lack of planning, Nothing-will-help, I don't Care, conscious lying, overconfidence, etc.
In the show "Friends", what is Chandler's job?
IT procurement manager specializing in "statistical analysis and data reconfiguration" or Junior Publisher