ACSW_ACSW600: Relapse Prevention

About Course

This course is designed to introduce the concept of ‘relapse’ within the context of the addiction recovery process.

The student will become familiar with a range of strategies and techniques to assist in minimizing relapse repetition and in preventing the negative effects of prolonged periods of relapse during recovery.

After the completion of this course, you will be able to delve into the following mentioned streams of Relapse Prevention

Stress Management
Mindfulness Management
Motivation and Commitment Maintenance
Craving Management

Analyze the factors that contribute to relapse during the addiction recovery process and assess their impact on long-term recovery outcomes.
Identify and apply specific strategies and techniques aimed at minimizing relapse occurrence in individuals undergoing addiction recovery.
Develop a personalized relapse prevention plan incorporating evidence-based techniques to support individuals in maintaining sobriety.
Evaluate the effectiveness of different relapse prevention models in addressing prolonged periods of relapse and their impact on recovery progress.
Demonstrate the ability to implement relapse prevention strategies in real-world scenarios, providing appropriate support for individuals in recovery.

Course Content

Module 1

Topic 1: Understanding Relapse: Definition and Common Triggers

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LO1: Define Relapse in Addiction Recovery

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LO2: Identify Common Triggers for Relapse

00:00
LO3: Recognize Early Warning Signs of Relapse

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Understanding Relapse: Definition and Common Triggers
Topic 2: The Stages of Addiction Recovery

00:00
LO1: Describe the Phases of Addiction Recovery

00:00
LO2: Explain Psychological and Behavioral Changes in Recovery

00:00
LO3: Identify the Challenges in Each Recovery Stage

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: The Stages of Addiction Recovery
Topic 3: Identifying Personal Triggers and High-Risk Situations

00:00
LO1: Identify Personal Triggers in Addiction Recovery

00:00
LO2: Describe High-Risk Situations for Relapse

00:00
LO3: Develop Strategies to Manage High-Risk Situations

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Identifying Personal Triggers and High-Risk Situations
Topic 4: Emotional and Mental Warning Signs of Relapse

00:00
LO1: Discuss Emotional Warning Signs of Relapse

00:00
LO2: Analyze the Connection Between Emotional Stress and Relapse Risk

00:00
LO3: Explain the Awareness of Mental Health in Relapse Prevention

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Emotional and Mental Warning Signs of Relapse
Topic 5: Developing a Relapse Prevention Plan

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LO1: Discuss the Components of a Relapse Prevention Plan

00:00
LO2: Explain Establishing Healthy Coping Mechanisms

00:00
LO3: Identify Personalize Relapse Prevention Strategies

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Developing a Relapse Prevention Plan
Topic 6: Coping Strategies for Cravings and Urges

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LO1: Discuss the Nature of Cravings and Urges

00:00
LO2: Identify Triggers for Cravings and Urges

00:00
LO3: Describe Immediate Coping Strategies for Cravings

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Coping Strategies for Cravings and Urges
Topic 7: Building a Support Network for Recovery

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LO1: Discuss the Importance of a Support Network in Recovery

00:00
LO2: Identify Key Members of a Support Network

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LO3: Explain the Professional and Peer Support into Recovery

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Building a Support Network for Recovery
Topic 8: Mindfulness and Stress Management Techniques

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LO1: Describe the Role of Mindfulness in Relapse Prevention

00:00
LO2: Identify Mindfulness Techniques for Recovery

00:00
LO3: Recognize the Connection Between Stress and Relapse

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Mindfulness and Stress Management Techniques
Topic 9: Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques in Relapse Prevention

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LO1: Explain the Role of CBT in Relapse Prevention

00:00
LO2: Identify Common Cognitive Distortions in Recovery

00:00
LO3: Describe Developing Skills to Challenge Negative Thinking

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques in Relapse Prevention
Topic 10: The Role of Routine and Healthy Habits in Recovery

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LO1: Discuss the Importance of Routine in Recovery

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LO2: Explain the Connection Between Structure and Relapse Prevention

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LO3: Identify Healthy Habits that Support Recovery

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: The Role of Routine and Healthy Habits in Recovery
Topic 11: Overcoming Setbacks and Dealing with Relapse

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LO1: Describe the Nature of Setbacks in Recovery

00:00
LO2: Identify Personal Responses to Relapse

00:00
LO3: Explain Promoting Resilience in the Recovery Journey

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Overcoming Setbacks and Dealing with Relapse
Topic 12: The Importance of Self-Care and Mental Health Maintenance

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LO1: Discuss the Concept of Self-Care in Recovery

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LO2: Identify Self-Care Strategies for Mental Well-Being

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LO3: Explain the Connection Between Mental Health and Relapse Prevention

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: The Importance of Self-Care and Mental Health Maintenance
Topic 13: Long-Term Recovery: Maintaining Motivation and Commitment

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LO1: Describe the Importance of Motivation in Long-Term Recovery

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LO2: Discuss the Techniques for Sustaining Motivation

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LO3: Identify Factors That Influence Commitment to Recovery

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LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Long-Term Recovery: Maintaining Motivation and Commitment
Topic 14: Evaluating and Adjusting Relapse Prevention Plans Over Time

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LO1: Discuss the Importance of Continuous Evaluation

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LO2: Identify Key Indicators for Evaluation

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LO3: Explain Strategies for Adjusting Relapse Prevention Plans

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LO4: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Evaluating and Adjusting Relapse Prevention Plans Over Time
Module Based Quiz

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1

Topic 1: Understanding Relapse: Definition and Common Triggers

LO1: Define Relapse in Addiction Recovery

LO2: Identify Common Triggers for Relapse

LO3: Recognize Early Warning Signs of Relapse

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Understanding Relapse: Definition and Common Triggers

Topic 2: The Stages of Addiction Recovery

LO1: Describe the Phases of Addiction Recovery

LO2: Explain Psychological and Behavioral Changes in Recovery

LO3: Identify the Challenges in Each Recovery Stage

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: The Stages of Addiction Recovery

Topic 3: Identifying Personal Triggers and High-Risk Situations

LO1: Identify Personal Triggers in Addiction Recovery

LO2: Describe High-Risk Situations for Relapse

LO3: Develop Strategies to Manage High-Risk Situations

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Identifying Personal Triggers and High-Risk Situations

Topic 4: Emotional and Mental Warning Signs of Relapse

LO1: Discuss Emotional Warning Signs of Relapse

LO2: Analyze the Connection Between Emotional Stress and Relapse Risk

LO3: Explain the Awareness of Mental Health in Relapse Prevention

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Emotional and Mental Warning Signs of Relapse

Topic 5: Developing a Relapse Prevention Plan

LO1: Discuss the Components of a Relapse Prevention Plan

LO2: Explain Establishing Healthy Coping Mechanisms

LO3: Identify Personalize Relapse Prevention Strategies

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Developing a Relapse Prevention Plan

Topic 6: Coping Strategies for Cravings and Urges

LO1: Discuss the Nature of Cravings and Urges

LO2: Identify Triggers for Cravings and Urges

LO3: Describe Immediate Coping Strategies for Cravings

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Coping Strategies for Cravings and Urges

Topic 7: Building a Support Network for Recovery

LO1: Discuss the Importance of a Support Network in Recovery

LO2: Identify Key Members of a Support Network

LO3: Explain the Professional and Peer Support into Recovery

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Building a Support Network for Recovery

Topic 8: Mindfulness and Stress Management Techniques

LO1: Describe the Role of Mindfulness in Relapse Prevention

LO2: Identify Mindfulness Techniques for Recovery

LO3: Recognize the Connection Between Stress and Relapse

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Mindfulness and Stress Management Techniques

Topic 9: Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques in Relapse Prevention

LO1: Explain the Role of CBT in Relapse Prevention

LO2: Identify Common Cognitive Distortions in Recovery

LO3: Describe Developing Skills to Challenge Negative Thinking

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques in Relapse Prevention

Topic 10: The Role of Routine and Healthy Habits in Recovery

LO1: Discuss the Importance of Routine in Recovery

LO2: Explain the Connection Between Structure and Relapse Prevention

LO3: Identify Healthy Habits that Support Recovery

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: The Role of Routine and Healthy Habits in Recovery

Topic 11: Overcoming Setbacks and Dealing with Relapse

LO1: Describe the Nature of Setbacks in Recovery

LO2: Identify Personal Responses to Relapse

LO3: Explain Promoting Resilience in the Recovery Journey

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Overcoming Setbacks and Dealing with Relapse

Topic 12: The Importance of Self-Care and Mental Health Maintenance

LO1: Discuss the Concept of Self-Care in Recovery

LO2: Identify Self-Care Strategies for Mental Well-Being

LO3: Explain the Connection Between Mental Health and Relapse Prevention

LO4: Knowledge Check

Case Study: The Importance of Self-Care and Mental Health Maintenance

Topic 13: Long-Term Recovery: Maintaining Motivation and Commitment

LO1: Describe the Importance of Motivation in Long-Term Recovery

LO2: Discuss the Techniques for Sustaining Motivation

LO3: Identify Factors That Influence Commitment to Recovery