Staying Sober and Preventing Relapse. This unique e-journal can be used by individuals in any stage of recovery (early, middle or late). It helps the recovering individual take a regular inventory by monitoring mood, cravings, motivation and other areas of recovery. It encourages reflection upon recovery experiences, and offers strategies to deal with many of the challenges of recovery. To preview or purchase this e-journal go to www.stayingsober.lifejournal.com. Cost is $52. Treatment agencies interested in licensing rights to use with multiple staff and/or clients can call (941) 359-2367.
About Staying Sober & Preventing Relapse Life Journal: This user-friendly journal has many unique features to stimulate you and encourage your ongoing work in recovery. Following are ways it can help your recovery and help you grow as a person.
1. Write about your addiction and recovery. Write about your history of addiction, treatment and recovery, or any other aspect of your life. Write as much as you want, as often as you want. You can organize your writing into categories such as family, emotions, relationships, spirituality, leisure interests, etc.
2. Regularly review your progress. Reflecting upon progress has always been encouraged by AA or NA through the use of a “daily inventory.” You can review your recovery as often as you wish. In the early phases of recovery, more frequent reviews are recommended.
3. Reflect on your recovery and strategies to prevent relapse. Thinking about your recovery and actions to take to manage the challenges of recovery will reduce your relapse risk.
4. Daily tips. These provide food for thought for your recovery.
5. Quotes. These come from recovery writings (e.g., “Big Book” of AA or “Basic Text” of NA), professionals in the field of addiction, and well known individuals (writers, politicians, philosophers).
6. Daily Pulse. This allows you to track cravings, moods and many other aspect of your life and recovery. You can rate each item and write narrative comments as well.
7. Timeline. This can help you review your history of addiction and recovery.