The Living Skills Recovery Book

INTRODUCTION; TIME MANAGEMENT FOR 12-STEP TREATMENT: Time Management Strengths and Problem Areas; Case Studies; Energy Levels; What I Have to Do vs. What I Like to Do; How I Currently Spend My Time; The Need for Structure to Stay Clean; Activity Analysis; Delegating Work; Leisure Community Resources; Weekend Planning; Revising My Weekly Schedule; Sticking to a New Schedule; Rewarding Myself; Getting Up in the Morning; STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR RECOVERY: Stress Management Strengths and Problem Areas; How Stressed Am I?; Signs of Stress; Environmental Stressers; Healthy and Unhealthy Ways to Deal with Stress; Stress Management Journal; Many Ways to Manage Stress and Prevent a Relapse; Relaxation Skills; Anger Management; Stretching Exercises; Dealing with Difficult Family Situations; Biofeedback; Nutrition; Poetry, Music, and Crafts; Summary of My Stress Reducers; SOCIAL SKILLS FOR SOBRIETY: Social Skills Strengths and Problem Areas; A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words; Starting a Conversation; The Gift of Gab; Finishing a Conversation; Where to Meet New People; Self-Esteem; Self Awareness; Assertiveness Training; Giving and Receiving Feedback; Affection; Making and Keeping New Friends; Public Speaking; ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING FOR ABSTINENCE: Activities of Daily Living Strengths and Problem Areas; Proper Nutrition; How Drugs and Alcohol Affect Nutrition; Your Current Diet; Positive Dietary Goals; Hygiene and Grooming; Hygiene Activity Sheet; Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on Hygiene and Grooming; Identifying Current Monthly Expenses; Identifying Fixed vs. Flexible Expenses; My Budget Plan; Decision Making; Introduction to Exercise; The Many Benefits of Exercise; Reviews of Personal Goals; APPENDIX 1: SESSIONS COMMON TO ALL FOUR TOPIC AREAS; APPENDIX 2: QUALITY ASSURANCE MATERIALS