“Reviving Work Skills” is a four-page PDF guide designed to help individuals reintegrate into the workforce after addiction treatment. The assignment focuses on rebuilding essential work skills, such as self-discipline, effective communication, time management, and stress tolerance, which are crucial for both professional success and maintaining long-term recovery. By following the outlined strategies, individuals can enhance their job performance, build positive workplace relationships, and achieve personal and career goals. This assignment encourages self-reflection, goal setting, and the consistent application of these skills to create a solid foundation for success in the workplace and beyond.”

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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