TAM+ EP 16: Survival Skills for Sobriety: Creating a Relapse Prevention Plan
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
4.7 • 655 Ratings
🗓️ 25 April 2024
⏱️ 19 minutes
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Summary
In this vital episode of "The Addicted Mind Plus," Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the critical topic of relapse prevention and planning. They stress the importance of being proactive rather than reactive when it comes to maintaining sobriety. The duo discusses how a well-thought-out relapse plan can significantly reduce the overwhelming feelings of anxiety and defeat that often accompany recovery. They also emphasize that making a plan during moments of clarity and health is essential. By incorporating practical strategies, such as identifying triggers and outlining coping mechanisms, listeners are equipped with tools to navigate challenging situations effectively. This episode is not only a guide but also an encouragement for anyone struggling with addiction to take control and prepare for the future.
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Key Topics- The critical importance of a relapse prevention plan
- Identifying and preparing for triggers
- The role of emotional and situational awareness in relapse
- Strategies for immediate response to cravings
- Building a support network as part of the relapse plan
- [00:01:06] Discussion begins on the significance of relapse prevention.
- [00:02:22] Explaining the high risk of relapse and the best time to prepare.
- [00:03:15] The proactive benefits of planning are discussed.
- [00:06:32] The value of a support network in relapse prevention.
- [00:10:00] Detailed guidance on creating a personal relapse plan.
- [00:16:48] Conclusion and resources for listeners to create their own plan.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Addicted Mind Plus, the podcast where recovery, mental health, and wellness take the front seat. |
| 0:07.3 | I'm Dwayne Austerland, and joining me is my co-host, Eric Osterland, known for his insightful work on the Stuck Brain podcast. |
| 0:14.3 | In each episode, we'll dive into actionable, small steps to help those in recovery journey further along the path to wellness. |
| 0:22.3 | Our conversations are designed to be concise, typically around 15 minutes, though we may |
| 0:27.0 | occasionally delve deeper when the topic demands it. Our goal to provide you with practical |
| 0:32.0 | advice grounded in real experiences and expert insights to empower your recovery journey. |
| 0:38.7 | So whether you're on a break, on a walk, or just taking a moment for yourself, join |
| 0:42.6 | us as we explore the many facets of recovery and mental health, one small step at a time. |
| 0:48.5 | This is The Addicted Mind Plus, where your journey to wellness gets an extra boost. |
| 0:53.3 | So let's get started. All right, everyone, |
| 0:55.7 | welcome to the addicted mind. Plus, we're going to talk about an important topic today. I'm excited |
| 1:01.7 | about that. I hope, Eric, you're excited as well. Absolutely. This is an important one. Yeah, definitely. |
| 1:07.0 | We are going to talk about relapse, prevention prevention and planning. It is something that is so |
| 1:12.5 | critical when we're dealing with addiction. And I imagine if you're struggling with continued, |
| 1:19.7 | destructive, negative addictive patterns, you can feel really defeated and frustrated. It can |
| 1:25.2 | really be all consuming and take up all of your time. You can feel |
| 1:29.3 | like here I am again back in the same place that I started out just a little while ago. |
| 1:35.3 | And I don't even know how I got here and I'm just so frustrated and it can just feel hopeless at times. |
| 1:43.3 | But if you can put a plan in place, it can help you avoid those triggering situations. |
| 1:51.5 | And when you get in a triggering situation, it can help you navigate it. |
| 1:56.3 | And it's really important to do. |
| 1:58.0 | So if you're struggling with this, I think this episode is going to |
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