6.2.1 Rethink Your Coping Strategies

Conduct a functional analysis of the relapse episode using the trigger log framework

A post-relapse functional analysis should map the full antecedent-behaviour-consequence (ABC) chain.¹ Key variables: environmental context, emotional state, social cues, time of day, proximity to nicotine, and the specific coping strategy that was attempted (or not). This analysis informs targeted coping skills revision and relapse prevention planning. The trigger log provides a structured format for this review.