Rebuilding Trust (COD Lesson)

Co-Occurring Lesson

Rebuilding Trust

For clients repairing the damage dishonesty did to their relationships: why trust broke, what rebuilding it takes, and what they can start doing now.

  • Format: Printable PDF lesson.
  • Best for: Individual or group psychoeducation.
  • Focus: Trust.
  • Population: Clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Author: Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC.
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This downloadable PDF lesson, titled “Rebuilding Trust,” is designed for counselors to provide to clients dealing with the ramifications of dishonesty within their relationships, particularly where substance abuse is involved. The lesson emphasizes that rebuilding trust is a profound lifestyle change, requiring sustained honesty, transparency, and accountability. Through detailed guidance, it tackles how dishonest behaviors damage relationships and outlines strategies for restoring trust, including admitting faults, engaging in open communication, and consistently demonstrating integrity over time. The goal is to help individuals develop a reliable character that fosters secure and healthy relationships. You can access this lesson and more resources at Journey to Recovery.

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