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The Importance of Nurture

 

 

Sobriety will not remain in the face of constant deprivation. Nurture is important for present happiness and to make up for past deficits. List some people, places, and things that nurture you. Print out this form for your use if you like.

 

Things That Nurture

Examples for You

People

 

Being around people who support you and believe in you

 

Sponsor/therapist

 

Family

 

Friends

 

Dating/romance

 

Coworkers

 

Entertaining

  

Places

 

Calm and serene places

 

Places that inspire you

 

Things

 

Pictures of recent and past healthy good times

 

Favorite belongings

 

An old Teddy Bear (or a new one!)

 

Stress reducing behaviors

 

Exercise

 

Meditation

 

Eating well

 

Reading

 

Hobbies/recreation

 

Journaling

 

Pets

  

Other:

 

 

  

 

 

 

David C. Bissette, Psy.D.       Alexandria, VA       703-705-6161 

 

© 2004 David C. Bissette, Psy.D.