Lesson Plan
Recovery Roadmap Session 1
Participants will define relapse, identify the stages of the relapse process, and recognize early warning signs to support prevention.
Understanding relapse and its stages equips participants with the awareness and language to detect warning signs early and intervene before a full relapse occurs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Materials Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Exercise
10 minutes
Step 2
Reading and Reflection
15 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
15 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Relapse Roadmap Role-Play
15 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down & Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Reading
Worksheet
Discussion
Activity
Lesson Plan
Recovery Roadmap Session 2
Participants will identify personal external and internal triggers, understand how they spark cravings, and begin developing initial coping strategies to manage them.
Recognizing and planning for triggers equips participants with proactive tools to reduce craving episodes and strengthen long-term recovery stability.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Materials Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Trigger Brainstorm
10 minutes
Step 2
Reading & Reflection
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Triggers Mapping
15 minutes
Step 4
Game: Trigger Bingo
15 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Action Planning
10 minutes
Reading
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Recovery Roadmap Session 3
Participants will learn and select effective coping strategies, practice emotion regulation techniques, and plan to apply these skills in real-life scenarios.
Building a personalized toolkit of coping skills and practicing emotion regulation increases self-efficacy and reduces the risk of relapse by preparing participants to handle stress and cravings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Materials Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Coping Strategies Brainstorm
10 minutes
Step 2
Reading & Reflection
10 minutes
Step 3
Discussion: Strategy Selection
10 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Emotion Regulation Practice
15 minutes
Step 5
Game: Coping Strategies Match
10 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Action Planning
5 minutes
Reading
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Recovery Roadmap Session 4
Participants will consolidate recovery skills into a personalized long-term relapse prevention plan by identifying goals, supports, barriers, and action steps to sustain sobriety.
A structured relapse prevention plan with clear steps and accountability helps adults maintain gains, prepare for challenges, and reduce the risk of future relapse.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Materials Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading & Reflection
10 minutes
Step 3
Discussion: Plan Elements
10 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Drafting Your Plan
20 minutes
Step 5
Game: Support Web
10 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Commitment
5 minutes
Reading
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