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What is precontemplation?
At this stage, there is no intention to change behaviors
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Who is a sponsor.
This is an individual in recovery that helps guide people on their recovery path.
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What is box breathing?
For this coping skill, breathe In for four seconds, hold for four seconds, out for four seconds.
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What is aromatherapy?
For this intervention, strong smelling oils are used to improve mindfulness and bring attention to bodily sensations.
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What is depression?
This condition is characterized by a persistent lowered mood. May cause a decrease in overall functioning.
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What is preparation?
At this stage, people are intending to take action in the next month and have unsuccessfully taken action in the past year.
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What is a friend?
This is a trusted person in your life that you feel comfortable talking to.
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What is 5 to 1 Grounding?
For this coping skill, Count five things you can see, four you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste.
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What is music therapy?
For this intervention, sounds and words are used to bring awareness to internal emotions and feelings, while building resilience.
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What is anxiety?
This condition is characterized by uncontrollable worry and may cause fear, dead, and general uneasiness.
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What is Maintenance?
At this stage, people work to prevent relapse.
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What is a self-help group?
(AA, NA, SMART, SOS, Refuge Recovery, etc.)
This is a group of fellow addicts looking to make change in their lives.
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What is a safe place?
For this coping skill, visualize your safe/calm place and observe it's details.
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What are therapy animals?
For this intervention, furry creatures are used to release natural "happy chemicals" which help create a sense of calm
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What is bipolar?
This condition results in "extreme highs and lows" that impact a person's functionality.
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What is contemplation?
At this stage, people are aware that a problem exists and are seriously thinking about overcoming it.
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Who is family?
These people may or may not be biologically related, and are people we might trust and be close with.
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What is the S.T.O.P. skill?
For this coping skill, Stop, Take a step back, Observe, and Proceed mindfully.
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What is art therapy?
For this intervention, creative methods of visual expression increase feelings of control and reduces anxiety and depression.
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What is schizophrenia?
This condition can cause hallucinations, confusion/ disorganized thought, and decreased participation in activities. Often, confused with dissociative identity disorder.
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What is Action?
At this stage, people modify behaviors, experiences, and/or environment to make change.
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Who is a support delegate?
This person or group is someone you have a personal relationship with that you trust to keep you on track during your recovery
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What is a pro and con list?
For this coping skill, list benefits and harms of performing a behavior.
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What is Horticultural/Ecological/Plant Therapy?
For this intervention, living things are nurtured and cared for which allows the individual to feel fulfilled and valued while promoting mindfulness, peace, and focus. (THIS IS ZACH'S FAVORITE!)
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What is PTSD?
This condition can cause hypervigilance, flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and avoidance behavior.
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