Real Life Recovery Skills: Volume One: A 12-Session Group Curriculum for Substance Use & Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders Paperback – January 19, 2026

Real Life Recovery Skills: Volume One is a practical, down-to-earth group curriculum designed for individuals navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges.This 12-session workbook provides clear psychoeducation, real-life examples, and structured worksheets that help clients build skills they can actually use — not just hear about.Topics include relapse prevention, coping skills, triggers and high-risk situations, instant gratification, emotional regulation, anger, patience, codependency, boundaries, goal setting, grief, and maintaining recovery.Written by a licensed addiction counselor with nearly a decade of experience in the field, this curriculum balances clinical insight with relatable language, making it engaging for clients and easy to facilitate for professionals.Ideal for use in PHP, IOP, outpatient, residential, and community-based treatment settings, Real Life Recovery Skills supports both substance use recovery and mental health stabilization in a way that feels practical, respectful, and human. Read more