🧠 Dual Diagnosis Skills (Functional, Not Therapy)
- 1. 1.1 Recognizing the Unique Struggles of Dual Diagnosis 00:04:18
- 2. 1.2 Balancing Mental Health and Substance Recovery Daily 00:04:07
- 3. 1.3 Identifying Triggers in Everyday Life 00:06:38
- 4. 1.4 Understanding the Link Between Stress and Symptoms 00:05:06
- 5. 1.5 Breaking the Cycle of Negative Thinking 00:06:04
- 6. 1.6 Recognizing Warning Signs of Relapse 00:05:27
- 7. 1.7 Building Awareness of Emotional Highs and Lows 00:05:25
- 8. 1.8 Managing Daily Routines with Consistency 00:04:50
- 9. 1.9 Tracking Patterns of Behavior and Mood 00:04:40
- 10. 1.10 Recognizing How Relationships Influence Recovery 00:05:04
- 11. 1.11 Understanding the Role of Environment in Stability 00:05:00
- 12. 1.12 Identifying Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms 00:04:46
- 13. 1.13 Recognizing the Importance of Accountability 00:04:43
- 14. 1.14 Exploring the Connection Between Sleep and Stability 00:04:51
- 15. 1.15 Accepting Dual Diagnosis as Part of the Healing Journey 00:05:03
Lesson Overview
1.12 – Identifying Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms: Many coping strategies developed under stress become harmful over time. Identifying these—like avoidance, denial, or substance use—requires honesty without judgment. Awareness opens the door to replacement behaviors that heal rather than harm. Over time, healthier coping skills like journaling, exercise, or mindfulness replace destructive habits. This process transforms automatic reactions into deliberate actions. Understanding unhealthy coping is not about guilt—it’s about building tools that truly support recovery and mental clarity.
About this course
Functional skill-building for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges, focusing on practical daily living and self-management strategies.
This course includes:
- Step-by-step guides for organizing daily tasks and responsibilities
- Real-life scenarios to practice coping and decision-making
- Resources and tools for ongoing skill application and maintenance