Designed for: Clients in early recovery, to be completed with guidance from a licensed therapist or treatment provider
Use this tool to: Explore triggers, develop coping strategies, and monitor relapse warning signs as part of an individualized recovery plan
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About the Worksheet
This comprehensive relapse prevention and harm reduction plan is designed for clients who are early in recovery or preparing to begin EMDR or trauma-focused work. It helps clients identify personal triggers, high-risk situations, and warning signs of relapse while establishing coping skills and support strategies to promote stability. Expanded from established relapse prevention frameworks (including Gorski & Miller and Marlatt), this version has been adapted by Dr. Cassandra Cannon to integrate EMDR-informed principles, values-based reflection, and safety planning. This worksheet pairs with the Relapse Prevention: Maintenance & Recovery Plan, which is designed for clients who have reached the maintenance phase of recovery and are ready to sustain progress, reinforce relapse prevention strategies, and deepen long-term recovery supports. For professional use only. This tool is not a substitute for supervision or consultation.