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Relapse Pathway Map Printable Kit

Quick Overview

A 6-page printable kit for finding warning signs, putting them in order, and planning what helps at each one. It includes a pathway sheet clients keep, two checklists, and a reflective question for every sign and every idea. It pairs with the Relapse Pathway Map slides, or works on its own when paper fits the session better than a screen.
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Relapse Prevention Tools, Group Therapy & Psychoeducation, Interactive Activities, Clinician Guides
Best for
Relapse prevention groups run alongside the online slides, and one-on-one sessions where the client builds their own map. It fits intensive outpatient, residential, and justice-involved programs, and works well for clients who do better with paper than with a screen. It’s also useful for revisiting a plan after a slip, without starting over.

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