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Trigger Smart Safety Plan Lesson

Learners will identify personal substance-use triggers, develop proactive coping strategies, and create a tailored safety plan to manage high-risk situations.

Understanding personal triggers and having a clear safety plan empowers individuals in recovery to anticipate challenges, apply coping skills proactively, and reduce risk of relapse.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Objectives

3 minutes

Step 2

Brainstorming Triggers

7 minutes

Step 3

Individual Worksheet Completion

8 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play in Pairs

8 minutes

Step 5

Group Debrief and Closing

4 minutes

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Trigger Smart Safety Plan

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