Worksheet

Stress Management Techniques in Recovery – Part 2

  • Format: Printable PDF worksheet.
  • Best for: In-session work or between-session practice.
  • Focus: Stress.
  • 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 practical stress management techniques to help individuals in recovery maintain their long-term sobriety and improve their overall well-being. It emphasizes the importance of physical activities, relaxation techniques, and taking responsibility for one’s actions. By staying physically active, using relaxation methods, and accepting responsibility for personal problems, individuals can manage stress more effectively. The worksheet also encourages self-control and problem-solving, highlighting the importance of personal accountability and managing impulses. Writing exercises help reinforce these strategies by asking individuals to reflect on how they can stay healthy, manage stress, and maintain their recovery goals.