Addiction Life Story Worksheet
By
HappierTherapy
Author bio
The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
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What are the theories behind this worksheet?
The Addiction Life Story Worksheet is based on narrative therapy, a therapeutic method that stresses the importance of personal storytelling in creating one’s identity and events.
Individuals are viewed as the writers of their own lives in narrative therapy, emphasizing the importance of the tales they tell about themselves.
How will this worksheet help you?
This worksheet is an excellent tool for introspection and self-reflection. It helps users obtain a full picture of their addiction experience by pushing them to write down crucial events, feelings, and coping techniques.
Individuals can get useful insights into their actions by detecting patterns connected to substance use, triggers, and consequences.
How should you use this worksheet?
Users are advised to explore their experiences in a meaningful and honest manner.
Begin by filling out the chronology section, noting important occurrences from childhood to the present.
Consider your emotional states and coping techniques during these times. Be open about the substances used, triggers, repercussions, and efforts to quit.
