This worksheet guides clients through building a clear, practical plan for staying well. It helps them define what they want to protect in recovery (“my goal and my why”), list sources of strength and support, and identify early warning signs across thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and situations. Clients then plan how they will respond when risk increases, making next steps easier to follow when motivation is low. Ideal for maintenance phases, discharge planning, and reducing relapse risk through early action.

Best for

• Maintenance and relapse-prevention planning

• Clients with recurrent depression or predictable high-risk periods

• Creating a clear “what to do first” plan when symptoms start returning