Relapse Prevention
What is Relapse Prevention?
Relapse prevention is a set of skills and strategies that help people maintain positive changes (like sobriety or healthy behaviors) and manage situations that could lead to a return to old habits.
What are coping skills in recovery?
Coping skills are healthy tools people use to manage cravings, stress, emotions, and triggers without returning to substance use.
What are boundaries?
Boundaries are healthy limits we set to protect our time, emotions, energy, and recovery. They define what we are and are not comfortable with.
What is personal growth?
Personal growth is the ongoing process of learning, healing, and improving oneself emotionally, mentally, and behaviorally. It’s about becoming a healthier, more self-aware person over time.
Why is this facility called Fast Comprehensive Care?
It is the owner's last name.
What is a relapse?
A relapse is a return to a behavior someone is trying to stop or reduce. It’s often a process, not a single event, and usually begins with emotional or mental warning signs before the behavior itself happens.
What are some physical coping skills?
Exercise or walking
Stretching or yoga
Cold water on the face
Getting enough sleep and eating regularly
What are barriers?
Barriers are obstacles that make it harder to maintain boundaries or stay in recovery. They can be internal (thoughts, emotions) or external (people, environments).
Why is personal growth important in recovery?
Recovery isn’t just about stopping a behavior—it’s about building a better life. Personal growth helps increase confidence, purpose, and resilience, which lowers the risk of relapse.
What is Randy's role?
He is the Peer Support Specialist and a Community Support Worker.
What are common triggers for relapse?
Triggers can include stress, strong emotions, conflict, boredom, loneliness, social pressure, overconfidence, or being in places associated with past behavior.
How can social coping skills support recovery?
By reaching out to friends, sponsors, support groups, or counselors. Connection reduces isolation, which is a major relapse risk.
What are examples of healthy boundaries?
Saying no to people or places that trigger use
Limiting contact with unhealthy relationships
Setting clear expectations about time and communication
Protecting sleep, appointments, and self-care routines
How does self-awareness support personal growth?
Self-awareness helps people recognize triggers, emotions, strengths, and patterns. Understanding yourself makes change more intentional and effective.
What is Crystal's role?
She is the nurse.
How can someone prevent relapse?
By identifying triggers, developing coping skills, building a support system, practicing self-care, and having a clear plan for high-risk situations.
Can coping skills be learned and improved?
Yes. Coping skills get stronger with practice, patience, and support. What works may change over time, and that’s okay.
What are common barriers to setting boundaries?
Fear of rejection or conflict
Guilt or people-pleasing
Low self-esteem
Financial or housing dependence
Pressure from family or friends
How does personal growth affect relationships?
As people grow, they communicate better, set healthier boundaries, and build more respectful, supportive relationships.
What is Matt's role?
Matt is a SUD Counselor.
Is relapse a failure?
No. Relapse can be a learning experience. It highlights what strategies need strengthening and can help someone adjust their prevention plan moving forward.
How does self-care support coping?
Self-care, like routines, hobbies, rest, and healthy boundaries, strengthens emotional resilience and makes cravings easier to manage.
What should someone do if their boundaries aren’t respected?
Restate the boundary, limit contact if needed, and involve support systems. Consistency is key to maintaining boundaries.
Does personal growth ever stop?
No. Personal growth is lifelong. Each stage of life and recovery brings new lessons and opportunities to grow.
Who are the 2 newest employees at Fast?
Maci and Rick