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worksheets .distress tolerance WorksHeet 17   (Distress Tolerance Handout 20)
Burning Bridges and Building n ew o nes
Due Date:       Name:                   Week Starting:  
Rate the strength of your slamming the door on your addiction, from 0 (no intention of quitting addic -
tive behavior) to 100 (complete and absolute commitment):    . Go into Wise Mind and rate your 
level of slamming the door again:    .
List all the things in your life that make addiction possible. Check those you get rid of.
                                        
                                        
                                        
List all tempting people, websites, and other contact information you need to continue addictive 
behaviors. Check those you erase or otherwise get rid of.
                                        
                                        
                                        
List all the things that would make addiction impossible. Check those that you do.
                                        
                                        
                                        
Describe imagery you can use to help reduce cravings:
Check and describe each strategy you have used to battle addiction urges.
Kept new imagery in mind when urges hit: