The 24 hour 12 Session Group Therapy Program component provides a blend of psychoeducational information, psychodynamic therapy, process groups and video programming.  A sample of the topics covered would be pharmacology, family systems, defensive mechanisms, relapse prevention, an introduction to the 12 steps, identifying relapse triggers and family roles.  At NBD we believe that it is essential to couple therapy with drug detoxification to achieve a drug free life.

Our groups meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  This program includes (2) two hour groups per week for 6 weeks.

This 12 Session Group Package is also available to those who do not need detoxification, but want the benefit of being in a healthy group environment.  The pricing for the 12 Session Group Package without detoxification is extremely affordable.

GROUP INFORMATION

Our groups meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  This program includes (1) two hour group per week for 6 weeks.

This 12 Session Group Package is also available to those who do not need detoxification, but want the benefit of being in a healthy group environment.  The pricing for the 6 Session Group Package without detoxification is extremely affordable.

BENEFITS OF GROUP THERAPY ENVIRONMENT

• A very safe place to share
• High accountability with Therapist and other Group Members
• Small groups - individual attention by Therapist
• Group setting is the best forum for Substance Abuse
• Exploring issues in an interpersonal context more accurately reflects real life.
• Group therapy provides an opportunity to observe and reflect on your own and others' interpersonal skills.
• Group therapy provides an opportunity to benefit both through active participation and through observation.
• Group therapy offers an opportunity to give and get immediate feedback about concerns, issues and problems affecting one's life.
• Group therapy members benefit by working through personal issues in a supportive, confidential atmosphere and by helping others to work through theirs.
• During group therapy, people begin to see that they are not alone

Summary of Curriculum:

Week 1 - Session 1 (3 hours)

Psycho-Educational and Process: addiction is not a moral weakness, a character defect, patients are not bad people, but have a disease / 5 components of Holistic Disease (emotional, spiritual, psychological, physical and biological) / stages of addiction / progressive disease concept

Wrap-up: patients share where they are in recovery / patients report on progress of detoxification / homework assigned

Week 1 - Session 2 (3 hours)

Psycho-Educational and Process:  role play / denial and effects of drugs and alcohol on body / pharmacology

Wrap-up: patients share where they are in recovery / homework reviewed and re-assigned and patients are asked if they are able to integrate what they have learned

Week 2 - Session 1 (3 hours)

Psycho-Educational and Process: surrender, acceptance, self will vs. Higher Power / the concept of H.A.L.T is taught. (4 areas of life where we need to remain balanced - Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) / “Tooth Brush Therapy”- the (5) things to do everyday to stay sober. (go to meetings, talk to other addicts/alcoholics, read fellowship literature, pray, make gratitude list)

Wrap-up: patients share where they are in recovery / homework reviewed and re-assigned and patients are asked if they are able to integrate what they have learned

Week 2 - Session 2 (3 hours)

Psycho-Educational and Process: introduction to 12 Step philosophy / the role of individual therapy in early recovery / 12 Step information and education

Wrap-up: patients share where they are in recovery / homework reviewed and re-assigned and patients are asked if they are able to integrate what they have learned

Week 3 - Session 1 (3 hours)

Psycho-Educational and Process: AA/NA slogans such as “Easy Does it”, “Think, Think, Think”, “One Day at a Time” etc. / how to communicate and resolve conflict with friends, family without losing sobriety / The Serenity Prayer

Wrap-up: patients share where they are in recovery / homework reviewed and re-assigned and patients are asked if they are able to integrate what they have learned

Week 3 - Session 2 (3 hours)

Psycho-Educational and Process: avoiding old people, places, and things /relapse triggers / relapse warning signs, 4 forms of relapse / mapping of high risk situations

Wrap-up: patients share where they are in recovery / homework assigned and patients are asked if they are able to integrate what they have learned

Week 4 - Session 1 (3 hours)

Psycho-Educational and Process: Step 2 is covered / willingness / being teachable / Rule 2 - "Don't Take Your Self Too Seriously" / Step 3 / “We Agnostics” / “Higher Power” concept

Wrap-up: patients share where they are in recovery / homework reviewed and re-assigned and patients are asked if they are able to integrate what they have learned

Week 4 - Session 2 (3 hours)

Psycho-Educational and Process:  meetings, “Where and When” / 90 meetings in 90 days / sponsorship / home group / self-centeredness / the book “King Baby" is distributed and discussed / discussion of self-centered traits

Wrap-up: patients share where they are in recovery / detoxification related issues discussed / homework reviewed and re-assigned and patients are asked if they are able to integrate what they have learned

Week 5 - Session 1 (3 hours)

Psycho-Educational and Process: anger management / feelings - what are they? / where and what are mine? / properly communicating feelings / “King Baby" book review

Process-Role Play: "I" statements” / listening skills 

Wrap-up: patients share where they are in recovery / homework reviewed and re-assigned and patients are asked if they are able to integrate what they have learned

Week 5 - Session 2 (3 hours)

Psycho-Educational and Process: relational issues / relationships / making decisions in relationships / getting professional help in your relationships

Wrap-up: patients share where they are in recovery / sponsorship in program re-assessed / homework reviewed and re-assigned and patients are asked if they are able to integrate what they have learned

Week 6 - Session 1 (3 hours)

Psycho-Educational and Process:  resentments - as outlined in the AA Big Book / importance of addressing resentments in recovery / Fear - "An Evil and Corroding Thread" 

Material Handouts:  Resentments and Fears in Recovery

Wrap-up: patients share where they are in recovery / Detoxification related issues discussed / homework reviewed and re-assigned and patients are asked if they are able to integrate what they have learned

Week 6 - Session 2 (3 hours)

Psycho-Educational and Process:  spiritual bankruptcy in addiction / list beliefs, values, attitudes / how have you deviated from your own values and beliefs? / final thoughts and recommendations

Material Handouts: various take home materials

Wrap-up: patients share where they are in recovery and future recovery goals

On To Victory!

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