Self-Care
Recovery Values
Stages of Change
Education
Relapse Prevention
100

What is self-care?

Caring for self (physical/mental/emotional health). 

100

What does HALT Stand for in our recovery values?

Hungry-Angry-Lonely-Tired 

100

The stages of change include: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance. TRUE or FALSE?

TRUE 

100

What is Addiction?

Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence.

100

A relapse prevention plan is a working document, meaning it can change as often as needed? TRUE or FALSE?

TRUE 

200

Self-care is NOT important to recovery. TRUE OR FALSE?

FALSE!!! IT IS SOOOOO IMPORTANT

200

There is a recovery value about RESPECT. Who is it important to respect in recovery? 

OURSELVES AND OTHERS 

200
What are characteristics of pre-contemplation stage?

— Not thinking of quitting 

— Feel that things are fine

 — Do not see a problem

200

What are warning signs of complacency?

lack of gratitude for how far you've come, feeling that you no longer need to put in work in your recovery, opinions of helping professionals/sponsors do not matter. 

200

You will be asked to complete a Relapse Prevention plan as a part of the IOP group? TRUE or FALSE

TRUE

300

Eating a healthy lunch, writing in my journal, and playing games on my phone is self-care. TRUE OR FALSE

ABSOLUTELY, self-care is different for everyone! 

300

When do we read our good bye letter in IOP group?

At Graduation!!  

CONGRATULATIONS Cassandra!!! 

300

What are the characteristics of contemplation stage?

— Thinking of quitting

 — Wondering how I affect others 

— Maybe trying small changes

300

What days and time is IOP group? 

M-T 6pm-9pm 

300

Why would it be helpful to have a relapse prevention plan?

To address stages of relapse (emotional, mental, physical). To be prepared. To have identified supports and a plan. 

400

If I don't do self-care I am risk for putting my sobriety on the line. TRUE OR FALSE?

TRUE- Self-care is an important part of receovery.. remember our recovery values and HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired)

400

How is service work helpful to us?

We help ourselves by helping others. 

400

What are the characteristics of preparation stage?

— Have a plan to quit 

— May have “cut down” 

— Can see benefits of quitting

400

Why is it important for us to use honesty with the group?

Open question-several correct answers... 

aid in recovery, to gain support needed, to continue making progress towards goals, to have a place to be honest with NO judgment. 

400

Warning signs of emotional relapse include what?

  • Isolating
  • Irritability
  • Focusing on others
  • Bottling up emotions
  • Not asking for help
  • Not going to meetings, or not sharing
  • Not taking care of yourself with poor eating and sleeping habits.
500

It is selfish for me to do self-care daily. TRUE or FALSE?

FALSE FALSE FALSE 

500

Name the 5 recovery values.

  • Honest
  • Respect
  • Service Work 
  • Open Mind
  • Self-care
500

What are characteristics of action stage?

— Have quit using

 — Am avoiding triggers

 — Asking others for support

500

Deep breathing is a technique that can help with decreasing symptoms of anxiety and stress. TRUE or FALSE 

TRUE 100% 

500

It's okay to sleep during IOP?

 TRUE or FALSE?

FALSE