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A relapse doesn't have to erase progress. It can also be an opportunity to learn, regroup, and move forward.

This week's free find is a practical Relapse Autopsy Guide from Icarus Wellness and Recovery in Boise, Idaho.

This downloadable resource helps individuals look at what happened before a relapse, identify warning signs and triggers, explore what they were thinking, and develop a plan for getting back on track.

It also includes a 24-hour action plan, coping strategies, self-compassion reminders, and recovery support resources.

A useful tool for individual counseling, relapse prevention work, or group discussion.

Free PDF attached below!

Keep this one on hand as a grab-and-go activity when you need something quick and easy for your group!

This simple, picture-based discussion sheet includes nine prompts exploring support, personal strengths, coping, and moving forward during difficult times.

No preparation needed. Just print it out, let group members choose questions that interest them, and get the conversation going!

Free to download, save, and use whenever you need it!

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Looking for a way to talk with teens about marijuana without lectures, scare tactics, or judgment?

This science-based worksheet explores how regular THC use can affect the developing brain, what happens when someone takes a break, and what research tells us about recovery over time.

It also includes discussion questions and a simple self-assessment to help teens reflect on their own experiences and make informed decisions.

A great resource for counselors, educators, and anyone working with adolescents who use marijuana.

Download your FREE copy below!

This week's Free Find comes from the CDC

Facts & Feels is a free conversation card game designed to get people talking about mental health, substance use, and other important life issues.

The game appears to be designed primarily with kids and teens in mind, but don't let that stop you! Many of the questions could also be useful with adults in counseling and group settings.

This can be a fun, low-pressure way to break the ice, encourage participation, and get some meaningful discussions going.

I'm sharing two ways to use it:

• Printable PDF: Download the attached PDF at the end of this entry to use in your groups or sessions.