Grief and Loss in Addiction Recovery Worksheet

Questions	Your Response
Describe a significant loss you have experienced in your life.
How has this loss impacted your addiction recovery?
Identify moments when you find yourself oscillating between focusing on your loss and moving forward.
What coping strategies have you found helpful in managing your grief?
Reflect on any changes in your attachment to people or substances since beginning recovery.
Describe a situation where you felt overwhelmed by grief during your recovery. How did you handle it?
What are some positive changes you've noticed in your emotional responses or coping mechanisms over time?

References

Stroebe, M., & Schut, H. (1999). The dual process model of coping with bereavement: Rationale and description. Death Studies, 23(3), 197-224.

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