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Relapse is one of the toughest realities in addiction recovery. For many clients, the desire to stay sober is strong—but the ability to sustain it long-term often falls short. Without the right tools, even well-meaning clients find themselves caught in the same cycle, unable to stop the slide once it begins. Relapse isn’t just a moment of weakness; it’s a predictable process that can be identified, interrupted, and managed—if you know how.
This training teaches you exactly that. You’ll discover how to recognize when a client is entering relapse mode, what those warning signs mean, and how to apply practical interventions to stop the cycle in its tracks. From identifying high-risk situations and emotional triggers, to creating personalized relapse prevention plans, you’ll gain the tools to guide clients toward lasting change. We’ll also cover the balance between abstinence and harm reduction, helping you tailor your approach to each individual’s needs.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a clear framework and real-world strategies you can use immediately with clients. You’ll understand not only why relapse happens, but also how to help clients build resilience, reframe setbacks, and replace destructive habits with healthier routines. This isn’t theory—it’s hands-on relapse prevention you can trust, designed for counselors, recovery coaches, sober coaches, and mental health caseworkers who want to make a measurable impact.
Definition of relapse and why it happens
The relapse cycle: emotional, mental, and physical stages
Why abstinence alone is often not enough
Environmental and social factors that drive relapse
Emotional cues like stress, anger, or isolation
Spotting early warning signs before a full relapse occurs
When abstinence works—and when it doesn’t
Practical applications of harm reduction strategies
How to tailor the approach to each client’s needs
Cognitive-behavioral strategies to reframe thinking
Physical “stop-gap” techniques and new routines
Building personalized relapse prevention plans
What it means to be “in relapse mode”
How to guide clients back without shame or guilt
Turning relapse into a learning and growth opportunity
Nutrition, exercise, and neurochemical repair
Family dynamics and boundary setting
Creating sustainable daily structures and habits
5 CEU/CME/CE/Hrs
This training is broken into four sessions that build on each other to give you a complete toolkit for relapse prevention. In the first session, you’ll cover the foundations—why most treatment models fail, how to spot early warning signs, and practical tools to meet clients where they are. The second session dives into advanced strategies, exploring triggers, trauma, limiting beliefs, and relapse prevention planning. The third session focuses on the stages of relapse and neurochemical recovery, connecting brain chemistry, diet, exercise, and boundaries to lasting change. Finally, the fourth session explores 12-step integration and alternative recovery paths, showing you how to combine multiple approaches to help clients create a personalized plan that actually works.
Alongside the training videos, you’ll receive a comprehensive program manual that follows the flow of the course. This manual serves as both a study guide and a practical reference you can return to again and again. It outlines the relapse cycle, intervention strategies, client exercises, and coaching tools in clear, step-by-step detail, making it easy to apply what you’ve learned directly with clients.
6 CEU/CME/CE/Hrs
Gain a deep understanding of ethical responsibilities, including confidentiality, professional standards, report writing, case management, and legal compliance across state lines. Through practical scenarios, action planning, and guidance on boundaries, trust-building, and communication, participants learn to navigate complex ethical situations confidently.
Like any respected accredited program, your training concludes with a comprehensive final examination designed to validate your mastery of the material. Unlike most institutions, we don’t tack on hidden fees. Your exam, grading, and certificate of completion are fully included in your tuition.
Enjoy 6 months of on-demand access to the full training, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Revisit lessons anytime, review key strategies, and reinforce your coaching skills whenever it fits your schedule.
Learn directly from one of the nation’s leading addiction experts in a focused, live, and interactive session.
Get answers to your staff’s toughest questions and explore real-world scenarios as a group.
Train your entire team at once—no per-person fees or restrictions on class size.
Every attendee receives a certificate of completion after passing exams.
Relapse Prevention Training
$999.00
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Relapse Prevention Training—Your Choice: Self-Paced or Live Group Webinar
Practical strategies and proven tools to help clients break the relapse cycle, regain control, and build lasting recovery. Take the self-study training for $999, or bring unlimited staff into a $3,500 live webinar
Dr. Cali Estes is a world leader in addiction recovery, mental health, and performance coaching—known globally as “The Female Dr. Drew” and “The Battery Recharger.” With over 25 years of experience, she’s helped CEOs, celebrities, athletes, and high-achievers break free from burnout, addiction, and trauma using her no-nonsense, science-backed, results-driven approach.
As founder of The Addictions Academy and Sober On Demand®, Dr. Cali has trained more than 60,000 professionals across 40 countries and created concierge recovery programs trusted by leaders who need change fast. A 6x #1 best-selling author, international speaker, and host of the UnPause Your Life podcast, her work has been featured by CNN, Forbes, People, and FOX.
When you learn from Dr. Cali, you’re learning from someone who has walked through the fire, mastered the tools, and built programs that actually work. She won’t just give you knowledge—she’ll show you how to create transformation that lasts.
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