 Rationale: ◦ Preparation for high-risk situations increases likelihood of effective coping.  Brainstorm potential high-risk/emergency situations  Give introduction to problem-solving skills  Review that relapse is not uncommon, opportunity for learning  Develop coping with relapse, Emergency Plan

Coping With High Risk Situations Talking Points: Even if someone learns refusal skills & increases support they will still encounter high risk situations… must learn to deal with these situations

Coping With High Risk Situations Brainstorming potential slippery situations Type of SituationExample of situation Unanticipated Trigger Social Separation School Problem New situations New responsibilities Substance use at a drug free activity Friend moves away, break-up, rejected by friend Failed test, teacher issues, getting suspended Parents get divorced, parents move, new school New job, difficult class, care for sick family

Coping With High Risk Situations Problem Solving model: 1. Is there a problem 2. What is the problem 3. What will happen if 4. How did it work

Coping with relapse  Relapse is not uncommon ◦ Most important is how someone deals with it  Can learn from relapse ◦ Using relapse to alter prevention plan  Can rebound from relapse ◦ How can some one over come relapse?

 Review and summarize  Therapist feedback to group members  Feedback among group members  Certificate of completion