Relapse Prevention Therapy
Tools
Managing emotion
Abstinence Violation Effect
Social Supports
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A cognitive-behavioral approach for the treatment of addictive behaviors specifically addressing relapse issues.
What is Relapse Prevention Therapy ?
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Stress, anger/frustration, social pressure, urges and cravings, anxiety, sadness, fear, boredom, and so forth.
What are Triggers?
100
Deep Breathing
This is a technique where you Sit comfortably and place one hand on your abdomen. Breath in deeply enough that your hand begins to rise and fall. Imagine you are trying to completely fill your lungs with air. Breath in and out slowly for counts of 5.
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Loss of perceived control caused by an internal/emotional conflict regarding the inability to abstain from alcohol and/or drugs.
What is AVE ?
100
friends,family, or even a fellow group member or sponsor are pulling for you can make all the difference.
What is a social support?
200
CBT- Cognitive Behavior Therapy REBT-Rational emotive behavior therapy MI-Motivational Interviewing Person Centered Therapy
What is a form of therapy used to assist in relapse prevention?
200
Stop, Look, and Listen, Carry out Lapse Management Plan, Keep Calm, Renew Commitment, Review the Situation
What is Coping with Lapses?
200
Journaling
What is Writing about personal experiences gives your brain the opportunity to process information and organize it into manageable chunks.
200
Guilt, shame, self blame and other negative emotions, as in sense of failure.
Emotions that can occur after a relapse?
200
There’s more to social support than having someone to call during moments of crisis. People who have strong relationships are more resilient when facing life’s obstacles, and more likely to beat addiction. Make a point to strengthen your relationships, attend support groups, and build new friendships.
What is a daily social support
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About 90%
How common is Relapse?
300
Awareness of personal triggers and learn ways to pause. Shift reaction from discomfort, recognize difficulties and change response. Nurture nonjudgmental, compassionate approach toward ourselves. Create a lifestyle that supports both mindfulness practice and recovery.
What is Mindfulness?
300
Imagery
What is called when Your brain has the power to turn thoughts into real emotions, and physical responses.
300
Internal conflict over the inconsistency to abstain from drugs/alcohol.
What is Cognitive Level Response?
300
someone who you can call, who will help to talk you through the situation. Make a list of people who you can contact during these situations, and how you can reach them.
What is a Crisis Support
400
People, places and things
Reasons for Relapse?
400
Building new habits this is different than diversion because of the focus on long-term or permanent life changes. This isn’t about riding out a craving—this is about building a better life for yourself.
What can you do (long term to avoid relapse?
400
Challenge negative thoughts .. Ask yourself  Is there substantial evidence for my thought?  Is there evidence contrary to my thought?  Am I attempting to interpret this situation without all the evidence?  What would a friend think about this situation?  If I look at the situation positively, how is it different?  Will this matter a year from now? How about five years from now?
Depression, poor self-esteem, and anxiety are often the result of irrational negative thoughts. What can you do to change this way of thinking?
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Help to restructure view of lapses as temporary setbacks and implement the relapse strategies.
What does Relapse Prevention Therapy do ?
400
When you resist, the craving starts to fade. Eventually, it disappears. ** Most cravings end within one hour of starting.**
What is a diversion?
500
An initial use of a substance after a period of abstinence or reduction
What is a Lapse ?
500
Belief that one can carry out the actions necessary to achieve a goal or an outcome.
What is self-efficacy?
500
Manage your time Connect with the right people Talk it out Get some gratitude
How can I manage stress in Early Recovery?
500
Unlikely
How likely is successful giving up alcohol/drugs the first try?
500
go for a walk read a book play a sport listen to music watch a movie practice a hobby go for a run clean or organize do yard work draw or paint do a craft cook or bake play a game go for a bicycle ride write or journal take a long bath play an instrument call a friend lift weights go swimming go hiking in nature take photographs play with a pet rearrange a room The list goes on!!!
What is a diversion Idea you can utilize for cravings?
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