Chapter Activities
Chapter 8
The following are activities to practice and hone you skills.
1. Complete the love, trust, and commitment exercise (Appendix 9) in the text. What was
this like for you? Did you learn anything new about yourself?
2. Complete the feelings exercise (Appendix 10) in the text. Break into small groups and
discuss physical cues you have when experiencing joy. What about surprise? Are there
any similarities of differences in how others experience these emotions physically?
3. You have an 18-year-old client who has a substance use disorder to both alcohol and
cannabis. He has been clean and sober for over three months and is beyond a critical
relapse period. That said, he is now going away to college. What are some high-risk
4. The author of the text suggested that the types of recovery skills counselors may
consider addressing with clients are infinite. Make a list of additional recovery skills that
you believe are important and are not mentioned in the chapter. Share your list with the
class. Are there similarities? What surprised you in regards to other student’s lists? Do
you agree or disagree with their thoughts and ideas? What did you become aware of as
you listened to other students’ ideas and thoughts?