Relapse Prevention
What are the 3 different types of triggers?
Internal
External
Sensory
Why does step 4 cause some people to stumble or get stuck?
It tends to bring up guilt and shame if not done with the help of a sponsor, counselor, or clergyperson.
What does the A stand for in the ABC model of CBT?
Antecedent or Activating Event or situation
A stressor is an external event, pressure, or expectation.
Stress is our internal response to a stressor.
Name 2 different cognitive distortions.
All or nothing thinking
Mind reading
Jumping to conclusions
Emotional Reasoning
Should statements
There are many more...
What does it mean to know your weaknesses?
To know your BIG triggers.
What is center concept of most twelve step programs?
Reliance on a higher power
What does the B stand for?
Beliefs or thoughts about the situation.
What are the 3 basic types of stressors?
Frustrations
Pressures
Conflicts
Can you use more than one cognitive distortions at the same time?
Yes, we usually do!
What are 3 things you can do to interrupt a trigger?
Call someone supportive
Go to a meeting
Visualization exercises like the Goals Blackboard, the Television, Flipping the switch, or popping a rubber band on your wrist
Which step deals with making amends?
Step 9
What does C stand for and what are it's too parts?
Consequences
Emotional/Feelings
Behaviors/Actions
What are 4 things you can do to cope with stress?
Exercise, talk to someone supportive, get busy doing something healthy or productive, take a bath or shower, go for a walk, meditation, pray, the list goes on and on...
What CD is used when we assume we know what people are thinking when we have no evidence?
Mind-Reading
What are the 4 steps in the relapse process?
________ leads to _______...
Triggers, Drug Thoughts, Drug Cravings or Obsessions, Relapse
Which step involves giving away what you have gained?
Step 12
If we learn to change the way we ______, we can change the way we ________ and ___________.
Think
Feel
Behave/Act
What are at least 2 factors influence how someone will react to stress?
Ability to tolerate stress
Preparedness/Confidence
External Resources
Supports
What CD is used when we jump to extremes and fail to consider the more likely explanation for something?
Catastrophizing
What are the three things we do about triggers?
Identifying Triggers
Avoid Triggers
Interrupt Triggers
What kind of group is a 12 step meeting?
Fellowship
What are irrational thoughts and how do we identify them?
An unhelpful thought or belief that is often automatic and and either an exaggeration or assumption not based in fact. They can be identified by looking for "target" words like always, never, everyone, no one, should, ought, must, etc.
How do self-help groups help people cope with stress?
Self-help recovery programs are powerful external support systems. Without these support systems, even minor problems can become overwhelming. With strong support systems, even large problems and emergencies can be dealt with more easily, because the individual is not dealing with the problem alone but with support.
What CD is used when we focus on only the negative aspect of a situation?
Disqualifying the Positive