Just For Today
Service can bring out both the __ in us and the __ in us.
Best. Worst.
what is the most effective form of communication
Assertive
__ occurs when obstacles block a person from reaching a goal.
Frustration.
Who was in the video we watched in Wednesday's morning group?
Father Martin
What is the pre-frontal cortex also referred to?
The stop system.
To awaken my sleepy spirit, I will __ __ __ __.
Use the 12 steps.
A __ __ response can be the most confusing form of communication.
Passive-Aggressive.
Give one example of a external frustration and one example of an internal frustration.
*being able to pay bills, losing a job, not having enough money, losing a friend, making an enemy etc.
*Guilt over blowing money, feeling lonely, being afraid to engage in sober activities, getting angry etc.
According to Father Martin, what 3 categories did he split the 12 steps into?
Steps 1-3 Trusting in God. Steps 4-11 Cleaning house. Step 12 Helping others.
Which system of the brain is the Go system?
A. Amygdala
B. Basal ganglia
C. Pre-frontal cortex
I will strive to be of service to our __. I will be unafraid to discover __ _ __.
Fellowship. Who I am.
__ communicators seek to avoid conflict at all costs.
Passive
People in recovery experience both __ and __ pressures.
Internal. External.
That is what you want them to recognize, that _____ represents the price they pay, the negative consequences to their self, their emotional, mental, physical and spiritual self.
A. Powerlessness.
B. Pretending.
C. Unmanageability.
D. All the above
Which system of the brain is the Whoo Hooo system?
A. Basal Ganglia
B. Amygdala
C. Pre- frontal cortex
When I live fully in each moment, I open myself to the __ __ __ __ __ __.
Joys that might otherwise escape me.
What form of communication can include making demands of someone without listening to them, can be hostile and damage relationships?
Aggressive.
Why is emotional wellness important for recovery?
You may relate better with others. Reducing or avoiding stressful situations reduces illness. etc
Silent treatment, lying, accommodating, canceling plans, pretending, relocating are all examples of what?
Lengths family members will go to try and control the addicts behavior and usage.
Which system of the brain keeps you alive by automatically detecting danger?
A. Amygdala
B. Pre frontal cortex
C. Basil ganglia
Past. Future. Present.
There are four basic styles of communication and conflict resolution. What are they?
Passive. Passive-Aggressive. Aggressive. Assertive.
____ occurs when there are two opposing forces, one force against the other.
What is conflict.
The ultimate consequence of ____ is that life becomes controlled by __ __ __.
Codependency. Someone else's addiction.
which of the 3 systems of the brain get bypassed with addiction?
Pre frontal cortex/stop system