The client's appraisal of lapses also serves as a pivotal intervention point in that these reactions can determine whether a lapse escalates or desists. Establishing lapse management plans can aid the client in self-correcting soon after a slip, and cognitive restructuring can help clients to re-frame the meaning of the event and minimize the AVE [24]. A final emphasis in the RP approach is the global intervention of lifestyle balancing, designed to target more pervasive factors that can function as relapse antecedents. For example, clients can be encouraged to increase their engagement in rewarding or stress-reducing activities into their daily routine. Success in these areas may enhance self-efficacy, in turn reducing relapse risk. Overall, the RP model is characterized by a highly ideographic treatment approach, a contrast to the "one size fits all" approach typical of certain traditional treatments. Moreover, an emphasis on post-treatment maintenance renders RP a useful adjunct to various treatment modalities (e.g., cognitive-behavioral, twelve step programs, pharmacotherapy), irrespective of the strategies used to enact initial behavior change.
