When It Is Used
Use it after triggers are identified and the client needs concrete responses tied to those triggers.
Trigger Action Plan
Trigger Action Plan is a recovery-support planning tool for practitioners and clients in recovery. It helps turn identified personal triggers into specific, realistic responses the client can use when those triggers occur.
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Tool guide
Learn more about this tool
Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.
What It Captures
It captures trigger-response mappings, feasibility or support notes where entered, unmatched triggers, incomplete responses, and update history.
Important Limits
It does not discover triggers beyond what is needed to populate the plan, recommend coping responses, or provide clinical risk ratings.
Can this import triggers from a Trigger Identification List?
Yes. When available, triggers can be imported to reduce re-entry and preserve continuity.
Can it be used without a prior trigger list?
Yes. Priority triggers can be entered directly when no prior list is available.
What makes a plan complete?
A finalized plan requires each priority trigger to have at least one usable response.
Does it recommend actions for the client?
No. Responses are entered by the client and practitioner or supported by the source structure; the system does not invent recommendations.