PERSONAL GOALS
What are two questions you can ask yourself to
help identify your personal “why” for sobriety?
Example: “What are my personal reasons
for sobriety?” and “What future do I want
my life to look like?”
Name one external trigger that could increase
the risk of relapse.
Example: A certain person, place, social
event, or situation.
What is one benefit of having a strong support
network during recovery?
EX: Emotional support,
accountability, guidance, or a sense of
belonging.
NAME 3 HEALTHY COPING STRATIGES FROM TODAYS PRESENTATION.
-Mindfulness
- Exercise
-Talk to someone face to face
-Journaling
-Meditation
- Support meetings
Name one way you can monitor your progress in
recovery.
Keep a journal, track health
changes, note milestones/patterns, or
share progress with trusted people.
Name one personal goal that could support
long-term sobriety.
Example: Improve a relationship, pursue
education/job training, improve health, or
develop healthier coping skills
Name one internal trigger that could lead to
cravings.
Example: Stress, anxiety, anger,
loneliness, bordem or feeling overwhelmed.
Name two people or resources that could be
part of someone's support network.
Family, sober friends, recovery
groups, a sponsor/mentor, behavioral
health providers, or a chaplain.
Name two things you could add to a daily routine
that may help reduce cravings or improve your
well-being.
-A consistent sleep schedule
-Regular physical activity
-Routine Support Meetings
What are two things you could track in a journal
during your recovery?
Significant emotions, cravings,
triggers, milestones, setbacks, routines, or
important events. Littel and big WINS!!!
Why is having a clear, realistic goal important
during recovery?
Goals provide direction and
motivation, help maintain focus on sobriety,
and provide a roadmap for challenges.
Your friend invites you to an alcohol-centered
event, and you know you are already stressed.
What two warning signs are present?
Example: An alcohol-centered social
situation and stress/emotional overwhelm.
What is the difference between someone who
supports your recovery and someone who may
enable unhealthy behavior?
Example: A supportive person encourages
healthy choices and accountability; an
enabler may make it easier to continue
unhealthy behavior or avoid
consequences.
Why can having a consistent routine be helpful
during recovery?
Routine provides structure and
turns healthy coping strategies into habits
that can be relied on during challenging
moments.
Why is it important to recognize and celebrate
small milestones in recovery?
Celebrating progress can
increase motivation, reinforce commitment,
and help recognize how far you've come
Think about your life six months from now. What
is one change you would want to see if your
sobriety plan is working?
Example: “I want to have stronger
relationships, better health, or be
consistently following a healthy routine
Think about your own past behavior. What is
one behavior pattern or warning sign you could
watch for before things begin to spiral?
Example: Isolating, skipping healthy
routines, withdrawing from support,
becoming increasingly stressed, or
spending time around high-risk
people/places.
Think about the people in your life. Who is one
person you could contact when you're
struggling, and what kind of support could they
provide?
Example: “My friend could listen without
judging me and help distract me from a
craving.”
You have a stressful day, you're feeling
overwhelmed, and a craving starts. Choose one
coping strategy you could use and explain why it
might help
EX:m Identify those emotions, urgers, allow your self to sit with them. Take a walk or exercise to
manage stress, or use deep breathing to
reduce anxiety and focus on the present.
You notice you've been struggling more on
certain days or in certain situations. What should
you look for to identify a possible pattern?
Look for connections between
setbacks/cravings and triggers, emotions,
people, places, dates, routines, or changes
in your environment.
Choose one important goal in your life and
explain how staying sober helps you move
toward that goal.
Example
Example: “Finishing school is important to
me, and sobriety can help me stay focused,
consistent, and available to reach that
goal.” THERE ARE NO WRONG ANSWERS HERE
Identify one personal trigger, explain why it is
high-risk for you, and name one action you could
take before it leads to a relapse.
Example: “Loneliness is high-risk for me
because I tend to isolate. I could contact a
sober friend or attend a support meeting
instead.”
Imagine you're experiencing a strong craving but
don't want to use. Identify three people or
resources you could reach out to and explain
what you would ask each one for.
Example: A sober friend for immediate
support, a sponsor/mentor for guidance,
and a recovery group for
accountability/community. Chaplin for confidintial space.
You are hanging out with a group a friends that are encouraging you to drink.
Build a three-step personal coping plan for a
situation where you experience a strong craving.
1.something you can do immediately,
2.something you can do to distract yourself, and
3.someone you can contact for support.
Take several deep breaths
and leave the high-risk situation. 2) Go for
a walk. 3) Call a sober friend or
sponsor/mentor.
Your sobriety plan isn't working as well as you
hoped. Instead of giving up, what should you do
with the information you've learned about your
triggers, routines, and progress?
-Reflect on patterns
-Identify what needs to be changed
-Adjust sobriety plan
-Try new healthy coping strategies
-Share struggles with someone you trust.