Misc.
Name 3 coping skills people can use to stay sober when they are are experiencing triggers
1. "Playing the tape through"
2. Going to a support meeting
3. Calling a sponsor or friend
4. Mindfulness skills
5. Healthy distractions/meditation.
What is a symptom of addiction...
1.Craving
2 Problems at work or school.
3. Loss of energy or motivation
4. Intoxicated, tolerance and compulsive using.
5. Not being able to stop!
6. Spending excessive amounts of money and stealing to get the drugs.
7. Neglecting hygiene
Name at least 2 of the 5 warning signs you are headed for a relapse
1. You stop support groups.
2. Reconnection with old friends
3. Isolation
4. Hygiene diminishes
5. Having a defensive attitude.
Describe what a healthy relationship is .. HINT-Discussion on unhealthy and healthy relationship in group
A source of encouragement, focuses on your best interest and it respects your journey
Support group options may include these.
SMART, Celebrate Recovery, AA/NA, Dharma Recovery, Recovery Cafe, The Couve Collective.
Name 3 Support Groups that are usually community base
AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Recovery Cafe, Celebrate Recovery
There are two kinds of dependence... what are they
physical and psychological/mental
True or False
Mental relapse happens the minute you pick up that first drink or drug.
False! Mental relapse occurs long before you pick up that first drink or drug.
Double points if you use the primary word in the answer, otherwise single pts
Why do you think is it advised that people wait until after their first year of recovery to get involved in a romantic relationship?
Use that year to focus solely on self and your recovery. To heal!
What are some fears people may have about treatment?
They weren't ready to stop using. ...
They couldn't afford it. ...
They didn't know where to get treatment. ...
They were afraid of what their neighbors might think. ...
They were afraid it might affect their job
Today's Double!
What in your life do you have to change in order to be successful in recovery?
Everything!
When I am thinking about changing my addictive behavior, I am ______ change
contemplating change
Name two ways to support your continued recovery.
Attending support meetings, service work, finding a sponsor
Why is gratitude important in recovery?
How does gratefulness plays apart in recovery?
1. Gratitude is recognized as one of the virtues in the creation of happiness.
2.If individuals are grateful to be on the road to recovery, then it is less likely they will relapse because they are empowered to move forward.
Name one of the 5 stages of change and explain it for DOUBLE POINTS
precontemplation
contemplation- Knowing that there is a problem but the person is not ready to change.
preparation- Getting ready to make the change
action -Willing and determined to change the behavior
maintenance-Maintaining the new behavior
What do you think the following statement means?
"Recovery is person driven"
Taking responsibility for self and one's behavior . Owning your stuff
What is the behavior of a risky relationship other than someone that uses.
It focuses on self, their wellbeing and you have to keep on satisfying the person for the relationship to work
Share 3 situations that could put your sobriety at risk.
People, Places and Things.
How can being in recovery impact your overall health?
1. Longer life expectancy. 2. Quality of life.
3. Improved stress management. 4. Able to be more physically active (i.e. stronger and more agile).
5. Better sleep. 6. Better eating habits.
Name 3 different levels of treatment program?
What are inpatient, Intensive outpatient or outpatient.
What are boundaries?
SETTING LIMITS for yourself and others
Name one reason why support is important in recovery?
1.Help you maintain your sobriety
2. Helps with feelings of isolation/being alone
3. Helps to reconnect to yourself
4. Accountability
Name 2 triggers for substance use and two corresponding coping skills.
This is your own triggers and what you use for coping to relieve the situation
How can you prevent a lapse from becoming a relapse?
Return to a program of recovery or go to a meeting
When treatment ends, what are some ways to maintain your recovery?
1. Continue community support. 2. Stay connected with sober mentors/sponsor 3. Continue self care and go to meetings