Asking for help is an essential part of the recovery journey from substance use. This assignment encourages individuals to explore the many ways reaching out can strengthen long-term sobriety. Access to professional support, emotional guidance, and tools for relapse prevention are all critical benefits of seeking help. Overcoming common excuses such as lack of time, financial constraints, or low self-esteem is vital to prioritizing self-care. By asking for help, individuals can build resilience, find connection, and gain the necessary tools to maintain lasting recovery and a healthier lifestyle.

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.

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