Values and Motivation
Remembering why you chose recovery helps increase this.
Motivation
Boundaries help protect your recovery by doing this.
reducing risk or protecting emotional safety
Sleep, nutrition, and hygiene are examples of this.
Self-care
The belief “I can handle just one” is an example of this thinking error.
minimization or rationalization
Isolation increases relapse risk because it reduces this.
Support and accountability
Viewing setbacks as learning opportunities supports this value.
Growth
Healthy boundaries support recovery by improving this
self-respect or emotional stability
Neglecting self-care often leads to this emotional state
irritability, stress, or burnout
This thinking error focuses only on the negative and ignores progress made
Mental filtering/Negative filtering
Asking for help when struggling is a sign of this recovery skill.
Vulnerability or strength
Connecting actions to values helps strengthen this in recovery.
motivation or commitment
Setting boundaries around high-risk people helps reduce this.
exposure to triggers or cravings
Maintaining routines helps reduce relapse risk by increasing this.
Structure or stability
Challenging thinking errors helps reduce this relapse risk factor.
Emotional distress or impulsive behavior
Relying on only one person for support can increase this.
Stress or relapse risk
Choosing coping skills over substances is an example of living by this.
values-based decisions
Ending or limiting contact with unsafe people supports this recovery outcome.
Stability and/or Sobriety
Self-care is a relapse prevention strategy because it supports this.
Emotional balance and stress management
“I messed up, so I’m a failure” is an example of this.
Labeling
Trust is rebuilt through this consistent behavior.
follow-through or consistency
When values and actions don’t match, relapse risk increases due to this (3 feelings)
guilt, shame, or internal conflict
Relationships without boundaries often involve this dynamic
Codependency
Consistent routines support long-term recovery by building this.
resilience or sustainability
Asking “What’s the evidence?” helps challenge this.
Thinking error
Checking in with others helps increase this.
Accountability