Relapse Prevention Plan Worksheet

Clients in addiction recovery face different obstacles that are challenging to overcome. Recovery is a long process that requires patience and commitment to sobriety. Clients must be prepared to overcome many unexpected challenges that may compromise their recovery.

It is important to have a relapse prevention plan when in recovery. Clients must be prepared for triggers, cravings, and obstacles they will face in the real world. A relapse prevention plan can help clients in recovery feel prepared and equipped to handle triggers healthily.

About This Worksheet

A relapse prevention plan is an important part of treatment for addiction and related issues. Identifying triggers and high-risk situations can help the client and therapist build coping skills that meet the client’s unique needs.

The Relapse Prevention Plan worksheet provides an aid to support the client in the real world. It outlines the important reminders for maintaining sobriety and good health when the client faces a trigger or high-risk situation.

This worksheet is great for adolescents and adults who are participating in therapy for substance use and addiction recovery. It can be used in individual and group sessions.

Instructions

The Relapse Prevention Plan worksheet is a template for relapse prevention planning. It provides space for the therapist and client to work together to establish an action plan for when the client feels triggered.

The client and therapist complete this worksheet together. Begin by reviewing the introduction and directions. Then, aid the client in formulating their action plan by helping them fill in the categories for relapse prevention.

Discuss how prepared the client feels by asking them what their biggest concerns are for relapse prevention. If they seem fearful or anxious, discuss how their strengths and protective factors can help them feel confident when faced with a trigger.

When the relapse prevention plan is complete, instruct the client to keep the worksheet with them when out in the real world. You may suggest they keep the plan in their purse or wallet so they can use it for quick reference.

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