Post Test 4

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State of Residence:

1: A sponsor:: is someone in recovery who offers support to a newer member in the recovery process
is someone who is there for support when needed
is someone with whom doubts, problems or questions can be shared in confidence
all of the above
2: Having a sponsor to assist in the recovery process:: allows for attendance at fewer mutual help meetings
may be an essential part of a difficult but critically important learning process
is most important in late stages of recovery
only works well in Twelve Step programs
3: Sponsorship can be helpful to health care professionals because:: they often help too much
they need to learn how to help others
they are more comfortable giving help and often have difficulty accepting help from others
they accept too much help from others
4: When choosing a sponsor, all of the following apply EXCEPT:: observe people in the group and contemplate what would make a good fit
look for someone who has made progress in recovery and is willing to share that with others
choose someone with a willingness to devote time to new members and has a capacity for understanding
sponsors only other recovering health care professionals
5: Designating a temporary sponsor:: should be the first step in recovery
may be helpful if unsure of who would be a good fit in early recovery
may be helpful after being in recovery several years
works best for health care professionals
6: All of the following apply to having another recovering health care professional as a sponsor EXCEPT:: may facilitate understanding of unique issues and problems in recovery
could work against a clear focus on building an overall recovery program
is essential for recovering health care professionals
is a decision that can be made on an individual basis
7: Recovering persons who have the same sponsor forever:: is a very common occurrence
occurs rarely
works best for health care professionals
is important for ongoing recovery
8: All of the following are reasons for changing sponsors EXCEPT:: attending too many recovery meetings
outgrowing a sponsor
ones needs may change
relocation
9: Considering a change in sponsor includes:: asking if you feel confident and safe and trust that what is shared with your sponsor remains in confidence
asking if you really do need help from anyone in recovery
asking if a program of recovery really works
asking if attending recovery meetings is necessary
10: Because sponsors may not be available at all times:: do not call for help too often
avoid asking for support except when really needed
think of ways to spend more time alone
make a list of at least 4 other recovering people that could be called for support