Life Skills & Relapse Prevention in Spain: One-to-One Strategies for Lasting Recovery
Oasis Premium Recovery helps you build a practical relapse prevention system that fits your life. We combine one-to-one psychotherapy with routine design, device and money rules, and clear plans for work, travel and relationships. If you are comparing settings, start with Rehab Spain, understand our model in One-to-One Therapy in Spain and Why Private Therapy in Spain Works, and review Lifetime Aftercare and Aftercare Support for continuity after discharge. For the wider landscape, see Luxury Rehab Clinics and Spain Treatment Centres.
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What this covers · Principles · The skills stack · Relapse prevention system · Measurement · Daily and weekly routines · High-risk calendars · Partner and family alignment · Work and travel protocols · Programmes · Admissions · FAQ
What this page covers
- Life skills: sleep and routine design, device governance, money safeguards, attention and energy management, communication, and environment setup.
- Relapse prevention: early warning signs, if–then plans, slip drills, high-risk calendars, and review cycles that keep progress visible.
- Therapeutic base: DBT for regulation and boundaries, MET for motivation and decision follow through, and TRE for body based downshifting. Sleep work is supported by Sleep Disorder Treatment.
Principles we hold
- Clarity beats intensity: simple rules you can repeat on a busy day are better than complex plans you will not use.
- Personal over generic: one-to-one plans tailored to your biology, workload, and home life hold better than group scripts.
- Proactive not reactive: schedule support before pressure weeks. Plan travel and season shifts in advance.
- Low exposure: private work, stable team, contained environment. Privacy supports honest change.
The skills stack we build with you
- Sleep and routine design: fixed wake time, morning light, evening buffer, caffeine timing, wind down steps. Links with Sleep.
- Device governance: zoning devices, muting notifications, app limits, curated feeds, and night curfews. See Internet Addiction.
- Money safeguards: spending caps, delay rules, bank and card controls, weekly review windows. See Shopping and Gambling.
- Attention and energy: calendar hygiene, meeting density rules, deep work blocks, micro breaks, and realistic pacing. See Work and Burnout.
- Communication and boundaries: short scripts for saying no, handling invitations, and setting time limits.
- Somatic regulation: TRE, breathwork, mobility and nature access to reduce arousal quickly.
- Nutrition and movement basics: regular meals, hydration, gentle movement most days, avoidance of heavy late meals.
Your relapse prevention system
- Early warning grid: track drift in sleep, mood, decisions, and social load. Two flags trigger a reset day.
- If–then plans: implementation intentions that convert choices to actions. Example: If I feel urge spikes after 21:30, then I trigger the device curfew and run the 10 minute TRE set.
- Slip drill 24 to 72 hours: written steps for an alcohol, spending, device or gambling lapse. Sleep protection, device and money lockdown, contact your clinician, plan review.
- Device and money charter: app limits, delay rules, caps, and review windows that you can show a partner if chosen.
- High-risk calendar: colour code paydays, sales events, finals, launches, anniversaries, travel, and season change.
- Partner alignment: optional visibility options, repair conversations, and clear boundaries with consent.
Measurement and feedback
- Three-signal dashboard: one page view of sleep and energy, mood and urges, and function. Trend matters more than perfection.
- Weekly review: a short check of wins, slips, and next steps. Ten minutes, same day each week.
- Quarterly refresh: update rules and routines. Align with travel or workload changes.
Daily and weekly routines that hold
Sample day
- 07:00: fixed wake time, light exposure, water, light movement.
- 08:00: first food, admin window, plan three tasks only.
- 10:00 to 12:00: deep work block. Phone parked. Notifications muted.
- 13:00: meal and brief walk. No scrolling at table.
- 15:00: meetings and routine tasks. Ten minute TRE set if stress rises.
- 18:30: close down. Write tomorrow’s top three. Device curfew set time.
- 21:00: wind down routine, low light, reading, stretch, prepare for sleep.
Sample week
- Mon: plan week, confirm high-risk dates, book recovery blocks.
- Wed: skills refresh or session. Quick dashboard check.
- Fri: money and device review window. Reset feeds and caps.
- Sun: grocery and prep, travel or social plan, fixed wake time even after late nights.
High-risk calendars and events
- Paydays and sales events: delay rules and spending caps, unsubscribe and mute promos, partner alignment if chosen.
- Sport and entertainment: avoid live betting exposure, watch with friends without apps, leave cards at home.
- Travel: anchor sleep and light, hotel device rules, arrival routine. See Rehab UK vs Spain for travel context.
- Season change: earlier light in spring, stronger wind downs in autumn and winter, review of mood and sleep with your clinician.
Partner and family alignment
With your consent, we offer brief sessions to agree realistic support. Options include a weekly check-in, shared calendars for high-risk dates, read only money visibility, or simple household rules. Repair conversations are paced to protect dignity and safety.
Workload and travel protocols
- Calendar hygiene: cap meeting density, add buffers, protect one deep work block daily.
- Communication windows: email and messaging in set blocks. No device use in bed.
- Travel playbook: pre shift plan, hydration, movement on arrival, device curfew, and a short wind down routine you can repeat anywhere.
Programmes that include this work
- The Foundation Retreat for assessment and stabilisation.
- The Restorative Path for structured daily practice and relapse prevention drills.
- The Regenerative Stay for deeper change and complex co-occurrence.
- The Signature Experience for fully bespoke, high-touch support.
Admissions and safety
- Confidentiality: discreet admissions and a low exposure residence protect privacy.
- Medical coordination: we do not prescribe or adjust doses. A physician sets any medical plan. We liaise with consent.
- Safety note: if there is immediate risk of harm, contact local emergency services. We are not an emergency service.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a full abstinence plan
Some clients choose full abstinence. Others use strict guardrails with graded exposure. We decide together based on values, risk, and history.
How long until routines feel natural
Most clients feel steadier within 1 to 2 weeks if wake time, light and device rules are consistent. Consolidation continues over several weeks.
Do you help with debt or legal issues
We are not a financial or legal service. We help you reduce harm and set practical rules. With consent, we can liaise with trusted advisers you choose.
Is group work required
No. Our model is one-to-one as standard. Optional partner or family sessions are available with your consent.
What if I relapse
We follow your slip drill, increase contact, and coordinate locally if needed. Then we update the plan so it holds in daily life. See Lifetime Aftercare.
Which conditions does this apply to
The system supports addictions, behavioural patterns, and mental health presentations. See related links below for scope.
How to start
- Send a confidential enquiry. Share a short outline of your situation and goals.
- Pre-admission assessment. We review history, risks, work and travel demands, and current routines.
- Personal plan. We build your skills stack, relapse map, and if–then rules with clear daily actions.
- First 72 hours. Stabilise sleep, nutrition and device rules. Start practice blocks.
- Step down. Continue through Lifetime Aftercare or Aftercare Support.
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- One-to-one session building a relapse prevention plan with if–then rules
- Device and money charter with delay rules and weekly review window
- Morning light and movement checklist beside a simple daily plan
- Calm evening wind down setup supporting sleep protection