Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Bundle (312 pages)

ADDICTION COPING SKILLS

SOCIAL SUPPORTS

BUILDING NEW HABITS

Few things are as powerful when fighting addiction as having supportive people in your corner. This can be family, friends, a sponsor, colleagues or a support group. Tapping in to social supports in the day to day, as well as in moments of crisis is a major predictor for successful coping. Cravings can be brutal. When you are in the middle of a craving, it might feel as if there’s no escape but to use. But if you resist, the craving starts to fade. The goal of diversions is to buy yourself time during a craving. Start by coming up with a list of activities you genuinely enjoy that you can turn to when delaying acting on an urge. DIVERSIONS

Most addictions take up a lot of time. When you quit, one of your greatest new resources is time. Building new habits is different than diversion because of the focus on long-term or permanent life changes. This isn’t about just riding out a craving. This is about building a better life for yourself. Don’t wait until you’re in a bad situation to figure out how to deal with it. Instead, try to avoid those situations altogether. Create a list of the people, places, and activities that will likely lead you to relapse. Then come up with a plan or steps to avoid these in the future. PREVENTION

KEY STEPS TO COPE WITH ADDICTION