This 3-page guide explores the essential role that therapy plays in the recovery process for individuals overcoming substance use disorders (SUD). It discusses how therapy provides a safe, supportive environment to explore the underlying causes of addiction, develop coping strategies, and build a foundation for long-term sobriety. The guide also addresses common objections to therapy and highlights the many benefits it offers, such as improving communication skills, managing emotions, and reducing the risk of relapse. This resource is designed to help individuals understand the importance of integrating therapy into their recovery program and to reflect on how it can support their journey toward lasting 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 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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