Session 7: Affect and Mood Management

Abstract Session 7 covers skills to manage depressed and anxious mood states, as well as stress. Thinking errors are identified and cognitive restructuring skills are taught and practiced. Emotion regulation skills are also covered. As in every session, abstinence plans and status are monitored and adjusted, daily drinking/craving/trigger logs are discussed, other routine interventions are delivered, and other skills learned in previous sessions are reinforced.