Mental Health Relapse Prevention Plan Worksheet
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HappierTherapy
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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 is the theory behind this relapse prevention plan worksheet?
The theory behind the relapse prevention plan worksheet is based on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The theory behind relapse prevention therapy is that by identifying and managing high-risk situations, individuals in recovery can reduce their risk of relapse and improve their chances of success in maintaining sobriety.
How will the worksheet help?
A relapse prevention plan worksheet can help individuals in recovery in several ways:
- By developing coping strategies to manage these high-risk situations, individuals can reduce their risk of relapse and improve their chances of success in recovery
- identifying and managing high-risk situations, relapse prevention therapy may also involve addressing underlying psychological and emotional issues that contribute to addiction, such as trauma, anxiety, or depression.
- By working through the worksheet with a therapist or support group, individuals can receive support and guidance as they develop their relapse prevention plan.
How to use the worksheet?
Write down a list of situations, circumstances, or triggers that have previously led to a relapse or that you think could lead to a relapse in the future. For each high-risk situation, come up with a list of coping strategies that you can use to prevent a relapse. Share with your counselor for feedback.