Between-Session Assignment
Addresses the fear of failure that stalls many clients, with a list of success items that help them notice progress they are already making.
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This 4-page guide explores the fear of failure that often accompanies the recovery journey. It provides insights on how to reframe setbacks as valuable growth opportunities and emphasizes the importance of tracking and celebrating positive achievements. The guide includes a comprehensive list of success items that can boost self-esteem and motivation, helping individuals in recovery maintain their focus and resilience. With practical strategies for embracing a growth mindset, this resource supports the development of a fulfilling and meaningful life in sobriety.
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 therapy, 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.
