Relpase prevention from addiction - continued

In a proper RELAPSE PREVENTION therapy there are intervention strategies can be grouped into 3 categories:

1. Coping skills training: Coping skills training strategies include both action and thinking skills techniques;
2. Cognitive therapy: therapy procedures are designed to provide clients with ways to re-frame the habit change process as learning experience with errors and setbacks expected as mastery develops.
3. lifestyle modification: lifestyle modification strategies such as meditation, exercise, and spiritual practices are designed to strengthen a client's overall coping capacity.

The coping skills training forms the cornerstone of relapse prevention based therapy, teaching client’s strategies to: (a) understand relapse as a process; (b) identify and cope effectively with high-risk situations; (c) cope with urges and craving; (d) implement damage control procedures during a lapse to minimize its negative consequences; (e) stay engaged in therapy even after a lapse; (f) learn how to create a more balanced lifestyle.

Let me know if you need any advice etc.

Peace,

Brian

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