Addiction and Stress – Worksheet 2

This worksheet emphasizes the importance of perseverance and positive thinking in the recovery journey. It encourages individuals to reflect on their current stressors and the impact of negative thinking, while highlighting ways to positively manage stress. Users are prompted to identify personal motivations and sources of support that inspire them to keep trying despite setbacks. By focusing on hope-filled statements and actionable steps, this tool aims to reinforce commitment to long-term recovery and personal growth.

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.