Leona goes to her therapist for treatment of her drinking problem.Her therapist teaches her methods to stop the drinking,which work quite effectively.Then,her therapist teaches her a series of techniques and skills designed to help prevent her from having lapses and to help her cope with high-risk situations and temptations she is sure to encounter.This approach is called ________.

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The approach described in the scenario, which involves teaching techniques and skills to prevent lapses and cope with high-risk situations, is known as relapse-prevention training. This approach aims to help individuals maintain abstinence after stopping a problematic behavior, such as drinking. Self-control training and skills training may also be part of relapse-prevention programs, but the specific focus on preventing lapses and coping with high-risk situations distinguishes relapse-prevention training from these other approaches. The abstinence-violation effect refers to a phenomenon where individuals who fail to maintain abstinence experience negative emotions and feelings of loss of control, which may lead to further lapses or relapses.

Leona Goes to Her Therapist for Treatment of Her Drinking