Worksheet
Clients identify their personal stressors, see how stress has driven their use, and start building responses that do not involve drinking or using.
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This worksheet helps individuals explore the impact of stress on their lives and recovery. It provides a comprehensive list of common stressors associated with chronic substance abuse, and encourages self-reflection on how these stressors have affected performance and substance use. By identifying personal stressors and reflecting on past experiences, users can gain insight into the negative and positive effects of stress, and develop strategies to manage their stress more effectively. This tool aims to enhance self-awareness and support personal growth on the path to recovery.
Written by clinical psychologist Dr. Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC, this printable PDF worksheet gives clinicians a practical, session-ready tool. The conversational, encouraging tone makes clinical concepts accessible to clients at any stage of recovery, while structured prompts keep the work focused and productive.
How clinicians use it: as an in-session exercise to open and structure discussion, as between-session homework to reinforce skills, as a progress tool to track growth over time, and as part of a treatment unit paired with the companion lesson and PowerPoint on this topic. Formatted for easy printing and immediate use in individual or group settings.
