Worksheet

Choosing to Accept Help – Worksheet 2

Second in the series: helps clients push past fatigue, excuses, and feeling misunderstood, and keep engaging with treatment when it gets hard.

  • Format: Printable PDF worksheet.
  • Best for: In-session work or between-session practice.
  • Focus: Help.
  • Population: Clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Author: Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC.
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This worksheet focuses on overcoming excuses and resistance to accepting help during recovery. It emphasizes the power of persevering through challenges and excuses, encouraging individuals to embrace treatment even when they feel tired, misunderstood, or resistant. The worksheet guides individuals to reflect on past instances of defiance and how a new commitment to seeking help can positively impact their lives. By acknowledging reluctance and embracing acceptance statements, such as “I can recover” and “I’m willing to learn,” individuals can open themselves up to the support they need for long-term sobriety and personal growth.