This 3-page homework assignment is designed to help individuals in recovery strengthen their relapse prevention strategies. It offers practical coping skills and techniques to manage stress, cravings, and triggers, empowering you to maintain long-term sobriety. The guide emphasizes the importance of building a relapse prevention toolkit, fostering a supportive network, and regularly practicing these skills. By applying these strategies, you can enhance your resilience and navigate your recovery journey with confidence.

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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