Relapse Justification 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 Justification worksheet?
A relapse justification worksheet is based on the idea that if the person is not fully aware of the reasons why they engaged in that behavior, the chances for relapse increase. In order to prevent future relapses, it is important to identify and understand the thoughts, emotions, and external circumstances that led to such behaviors.
How will the worksheet help?
With the help of this worksheet, individuals can gain insight into the events, people, or situations that may have led to relapse. You can identify potential triggers and plan strategies to avoid them in the future. Further, you can plan coping strategies according to their needs and circumstances.
How to use the worksheet?
The worksheet is easy to use. The client is asked to answer a few questions honestly. Fill out the worksheet as soon as possible after your relapse because you will have fresh information in your mind. And it will be quite useful in identifying the cause of your relapse. After completing, use this worksheet to remind yourself of the potential triggers and avoid them in the future.
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References
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Kids, L. (n.d.). Addiction relapse justification. Worksheets & Coloring Pages for Kids – Learny Kids. https://learnykids.com/worksheets/addiction-relapse-justification
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Relapse justification: A normal part of change. (n.d.). SMART Recovery. https://www.smartrecovery.org/relapse-justification-a-normal-part-of-change/
