CRC Relapse Prevention & Coping Strategies Flashcards

Urge surfing is a technique in which a client:

Answer: Observes a craving mindfully without acting on it until it passes

Urge surfing involves mindfully observing a craving as a wave that rises and falls, allowing it to pass without acting on it.

Which of the following is considered an internal relapse trigger?

Answer: Feeling resentful toward a family member

Internal triggers are emotions, thoughts, or physical sensations — such as resentment — that arise from within the individual.

A client in recovery who begins to think 'I've been sober long enough, one drink won't hurt' is experiencing:

Answer: Mental relapse

Mental relapse involves thoughts of using substances, rationalization, and glamorizing past use, which precede physical relapse.

In relapse prevention, 'apparently irrelevant decisions' (AIDs) refer to:

Answer: Small choices that gradually move a person closer to high-risk situations

AIDs are seemingly innocent choices that, when examined, move a person incrementally toward a relapse situation.

A recovery coach should help a client build a strong sober support network PRIMARILY because:

Answer: Social connection reduces isolation and provides accountability in recovery

A sober support network reduces isolation, provides accountability, and offers emotional connection — all of which strengthen recovery.

When a client relapses, the recovery coach's FIRST priority should be to:

Answer: Ensure the client's immediate safety and assess for medical needs

Safety is always the first priority; the coach must assess whether the client needs medical attention before addressing other concerns.