Soothing the soul mindfully. Mindfulness is an integral part of addiction treatment these days, and for a good reason: it soothes cravings, promotes stress-management, strengthens self-control, grants a sense of inner peace, and makes life’s great moments even better. As a handout, “Mindfulness: Physical Sensations“ approaches mindfulness in a new way: it asks clients to […]
A Strange But Meaningful Recovery Quiz
RECOVERY QUIZ? Written for substance use disorder counselors, this little exercise gets clients chuckling and thinking at the same time. It’s also a great platform to introduce discussion about denial, commitment, social support, coping skills, and memory. The quiz package includes the 2-page quiz plus instructions for providers and answers. It is FREE. The worksheet […]
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Autopsy of a Relapse
Relapse is life’s way of letting you know your recovery plan needs tweaking. It’s not about what you did wrong. It’s about what you need to change. What adjustments can you make to help you stay clean? Not sure? Take out a pen and answer all questions. We’ll talk you through it. This friendly one-page […]
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Replacing Drugs with the Good Stuff
Finding an alternative to addiction. Giving up drugs creates an enormous hole in your client’s lives. Suddenly there’s something missing. Beforehand, drugs took up most of their time, and people in early recovery often struggle with meaninglessness and boredom. Sound familiar? This free 2-page worksheet is about filling that hole with something worthwhile. Fine print: […]
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Don’t Intoxicate Fish and Other T/F Questions
Welcome to the second Outside-the-Box Recovery Quiz! Need more treatment-oriented trivia and education for your clients, something serious but catchy? You’re in the right place. Here are some sample questions. Decide whether the following are true or false: 1. All drug treatment programs are the same. 2. If someone has passed out from drinking, put […]
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Outside-the-Box Recovery STEP ONE!!
STEP ONE is written for people who seek a traditional 12-step approach in a friendly, illustrated format. Pulled together for providers to use with their clients (and sponsors with sponsorees), this 29-page booklet includes: Brief introduction to Step 1 Lengthier introduction to Step 1 Exploration of denial, honesty, acceptance, and willingness Examination of popular misconceptions […]
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Changing Problem Thoughts
Friendly and informal, this 12 page CBT booklet presents a series of easy exercises to help your client rewrite problem thoughts into healthier alternatives. Cost: $2.99 Cognitive therapy workbooks tend to be long and mundane and require a hefty dose of self-analysis, as well as a running knowledge of terms like “Automatic Thought” and “Antecedents” […]
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A Booklet for People Who Maybe Want to Quit
The Booklet for People Who (Maybe) Wanna Quit is written for addiction counselors to use with clients. Our patients are often contemplative about drug-cessation, even pre-contemplative, but there aren’t many workbooks directed towards those who are still using. What’s available tends to be very dry. Why consider recovery when quitting is a set of boring […]
