Foundations of Recovery
60-second practices to help recovery skills make it into everyday life.
Treatment and therapy can teach people what to do. The harder part is remembering and then using those skills when cravings, stress, boredom, anger, fear, or old patterns take over.
The Focus Frame Recovery Skills Deck turns familiar recovery concepts into short, concrete practices you can use when you need it.
Each card focuses on one skill or situation and gives you something specific to do for about one minute.
Topics include:
cravings and urge surfing
grounding
difficult emotions
self-forgiveness
setbacks and slips
reaching out for support
playing the tape forward
slowing down before acting
reconnecting with your reasons for recovery
Use one card when you need it, choose one to practice regularly, or incorporate the deck into counseling, groups, treatment programs, or recovery support.
How to use it
With a Focus Frame
Choose a card and place it in the frame.
Shake the frame until the glitter is swirling.
Focus on the frame and breathe until the glitter settles.
Follow the practice on the card.
Without a Focus Frame
Choose a card and spend one minute practicing the skill.
Good for...
Personal recovery, counseling sessions, treatment programs, group work, recovery housing, and anyone looking for simple reminders of skills they already know but may have trouble accessing in difficult moments.
Focus Frame sold separately.
