Relapse prevention in CBT focuses on helping individuals recognize and manage high-risk situations that may trigger a return to unhealthy behaviors or thought patterns. It teaches clients how to anticipate potential challenges, develop coping strategies, and maintain the progress they’ve made in therapy. Relapse prevention is particularly important in the treatment of substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, and depression. By equipping individuals with skills to manage stressors and setbacks, relapse prevention helps them sustain long-term changes in their thoughts and behaviors, ultimately improving mental health outcomes.
