Reinforcing Nonaddictive Behaviors Worksheet
When community reinforcement needs to be translated into concrete new rewards, routines, and alternatives that support abstinence in everyday life.
Make alternatives that support abstinence and everyday reinforcement visible, so that problematic behavior is not only interrupted but appealing alternatives are systematically developed.
When does this fit?
When lasting change depends on planning new everyday rewards, contacts, routines, and positive alternatives, rather than simply stopping the old behavior.
Priority in the path
This node is more about preparation, stabilization, or later deepening around relapse risk or addictive urge.
Step by step
Work through the steps at your own pace. For written exercises, you can use paper or a notebook.
- Identify people and groups you can spend time with without addictive behaviour.
- Choose enjoyable alternatives to addictive behaviour and plan a concrete attempt.
- Try different activities and record what you like or what does not suit you.
- Record positive events and consequences you observe during nonaddictive activities.
- Use these observations in your abstinence plan and schedule a suitable activity again.
Explore and apply
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