Relapse Prevention Awareness and Activities for Recovery | Self Help Techniques
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The content segments discuss the topic of relapse prevention, focusing on various aspects of relapse, including emotional, mental, physical, and social relapse. Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes explains that relapse can apply to different areas of life, not just addiction, and provides examples using addiction and depression.
Dr. Snipes emphasizes the importance of reflecting on one's emotional, mental, physical, and social state during symptomatic periods to identify warning signs and develop strategies for relapse prevention. She introduces the concept of a distress versus happiness worksheet to help individuals identify their emotional states during distress and happiness.
The segments also discuss the importance of addressing dysphoric emotions, such as anger, resentment, jealousy, anxiety, and depression, to prevent relapse. Dr. Snipes suggests activities to help individuals identify triggers for these emotions and encourages psychological flexibility in choosing helpful reactions.
The content highlights the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and emphasizes the need to align choices, behaviors, and thoughts with the goal of recovery or happiness. Strategies for preventing mental, social, and physical relapse are discussed, including practicing mindfulness, nurturing social supports, and addressing vulnerabilities.
Dr. Snipes encourages individuals to review prior relapses to learn from past experiences and identify patterns or triggers. The importance of determination, resilience, finding exceptions to problems, being aware of vulnerabilities, and maintaining motivation for recovery is emphasized.
Overall, the content provides valuable insights and practical strategies for individuals to prevent relapse and maintain their recovery in various aspects of life.
The content segments discuss the topic of relapse prevention, focusing on various aspects of relapse