Relapse 101
This happens when a person stops maintaining their goal of reducing or avoiding substance use and returns to previous behaviors
RELAPSE
A natural way to increase feelings of happiness and get in shape
Exercise
A group of people that includes family, friends, sponsors, members of recovery, counselors, peers, etc. to help maintain recovery.
Support Network
A strong feeling of annoyance or hostility. This is a secondary feeling because there is usually another feeling underneath it.
Anger
This is the first step of recovery?
Accepting and admitting that you have a problem with substances
What are the 3 stages of relapse?
EMOTIONAL, MENTAL & PHYSICAL
What are the benefits of having healthy coping skills?
Ability to decrease symptoms of mental health, cravings, better management of emotions, better mood, or higher self-esteem
Name 3 different types of self-help groups?
NA
AA
DBSA
NAMI
SMART recovery
This feeling is a negative emotional reaction to being mistreated
Resentment
My feelings impact my thoughts and behaviors
Cognitive Triangle
What are the most common triggers for relapse?
Exposure to external triggers (people, places things)
Stress
Negative Emotions (Anger, loneliness)
Relationship Problems
Pain
What are 2 ways of improving your self-esteem?
Learn a new skill, engage in interests/activities/hobbies, positive affirmations, gratitude statements
This is an important step in recovery where finding a passion/hobby that is important to you
Having Purpose
A mental and physical reaction to a threat with symptoms of uncontrollable worry, nervousness, poor concentration, increased heart rate, upset stomach, sleep problems, and muscle tension
Anxiety
When I attempt to right a wrong and restore balance
Making Amends
What is relapse justification?
A process that happens in people's minds where your brain is trying to get the reward associated with use
(Extra 100 points if you can name another term for this)
A coping skill that helps you practice living in the present moment
Mindfulness
Name 3 problematic behaviors and how to manage them to prevent relapse
Lying/Hiding/Sneaking - Honesty
Placing Blame - Accountability
Interacting with Old friends - Making sober friends
Isolating - Go to meetings/talk to someone
Name 2 of the 5 trauma responses.
FIGHT
FLIGHT
FREEZE
FAINT
FAWN
What does the 12th Step represent?
Carrying the message to others and providing support to others in recovery
Provide an example of a relapse prevention plan.
Notice your thoughts, behavior, feelings
Use a coping skill
Call someone from your support network
Attend a self-help meeting
Name 5 coping skills
Mindfulness
Meditation
Going for a walk
Listening to Music
Art
This is a technique for managing one's own unwanted behaviors. Rather than giving in, a person learns to "ride it out" and help the urge pass on its own
Urge Surfing
What is the difference between shame & guilt?
Shame - I am bad
A written assessment of your life, including character deficits, strengths, and weaknesses and looking at the unhealthy behaviors in your addiction.