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 \n|  |  |\n| --- | --- |\n|  |  |\n|  |  |\n|  |  |\n|  |  |\n|  |  |\n\nActivity:Goodbye Letter  \n-How did you feel throughout this exercise?  \n-Did you notice a theme in your letter?  \n-How does your relationship with your DOC compareto your other relationships(pastor present)?  \n# -What will you do with your letter?\n\n-Do you think writing can be an effective coping tool for youin the future?Whyor why not?  \n-What are some other steps you can take to find closure?  \nCredits  \nMagic Mistakes &MayhemThank you for the blue frame!","cbCaiexzvJM8uYfW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiexzvJM8uYfW","pdf",943131,9,"English","# Activity: Goodbye Letter\n## Writing focus prompts\n## Reflection questions\n## Closure and coping next steps","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the goodbye letter activity for substance abuse?\",\"answer\":\"To help clients practice saying goodbye to their addiction or drug of choice by writing, using the letter as a coping tool and a way to create closure.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics should a client include in the goodbye letter?\",\"answer\":\"Clients should address how the DOC served them, how it harmed them, the emotions they feel, how the addiction lied or controlled them, and what life in recovery may look like.\"},{\"question\":\"How does writing help in this activity?\",\"answer\":\"Writing can be cathartic, releasing intense thoughts and emotions, and helping clients acknowledge patterns and consider steps for closure and future coping.\"}]","Substance Abuse Goodbye Letter Activity - Writing and Coping Workshop | PDF",1789499859]