- Coping Skills:
1. I call my brother. He always picks up and will come get me or hang out with me so I can stay distracted.
2. Play guitar.
3. Go for a run.
- Outcomes of Relapsing:
1. I’d lose my relationship with my parents. They said this is the last time they’ll support me and I know this time they mean it.
2. I’d probably be fired from my job. It’s only part-time but it’s the only way I’m making ends meet and I need to keep it.
3. I have plans to go back to school and finish my education. I’m waiting until I’ve saved enough to support myself through this but if I relapsed that future would be gone.
- Outcomes of Staying Sober:
1. I can strengthen my relationship with my family and resolve problems that began when I started using.
2. I’d be able to finish my high school education and maybe even go to college.
3. I’ll be able to have a long and meaningful future, something that I haven’t thought was possible for a long time.
- Social Support:
1. My brother Will
2. My best mate Tim
3. My sponsor
- Facing Obstacles:
1. Some of my friends still use regularly. I’ve stopped seeing them often but it’s hard to completely cut them out of my life.
2. I am working on regulating my emotions but sometimes I still get really angry and this has always been a trigger for me to use.
3. Social situations where everyone is drinking. I’ve always found alcohol to be a gateway to using and I’m trying to minimize this risk.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cycles mantiance relapse prevention worksheet.
