This fictional example follows Avery, an adult who wants support with recovery while working evening shifts. It illustrates planning and adaptation; it is not a treatment recommendation or a client account.
How to use this page
Read Avery’s choices. Notice the practical barrier, the specific request, and the part of the plan that remains uncertain.
The original plan
Avery planned to attend a peer meeting after work. A late shift meant missing the last convenient bus. Avery felt discouraged and began thinking there was no point trying again. The barrier was not simply motivation: the meeting and transport schedule did not fit.
The revised request
At the next care appointment, Avery said, "I want connection after my late shifts. Can we look at one option I can reach?" Together they checked an online group’s schedule, privacy expectations, and joining process. Avery also asked a trusted friend for a short weekend check-in.
What Avery learned
The online group was accessible, but speaking on camera felt uncomfortable. Avery asked about listening first and learned that participation options varied. The next step was to check another group’s expectations. The process had not solved every recovery need, but it produced a more specific question for the care team.
Reflection prompts
Use these questions in conversation, on paper, or in the downloaded PDF. You may adapt or skip a prompt.
- Which part of Avery’s planning process would you keep or change?