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Setback Scenarios

  • Apr 13, 2025
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Updated: May 26, 2025

Note for Counselor/Group Leader – A general rule when running group is “know your audience.” With that in mind, before using this exercise, make sure that your group is in a place where they are ready to discuss recovery related issues and setback/relapse prevention strategies. Also, there are four lengthy stories provided here with multiple points for discussion questions. With that in mind, it may not make sense to try to review all four stories but rather pick and choose which story (or stories) are most appropriate for your group. Enjoy the activity and hopefully it can generate some productive discussion and education on the important topic of preventing and managing setbacks in the process of substance use/mental health recovery and positive change.

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