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GROUP THERAPY
GROUP THERAPY
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Our Group Therapy Program provides a compact blend of psycho educational information, psychodynamic therapy, video programming and process groups. The emphasis on relapse prevention, and an introduction to the 12 Steps, identifying relapse triggers and family roles. At NBD we believe that it is important to couple therapy with drug detoxification to achieve a drug free life.
BENEFITS OF GROUP THERAPY
- 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
Some Of The General Topics Covered In All Groups:
Stages of Addiction | Progressive Disease Concept | Surrender, Acceptance
Higher Power | Introduction to 12 Step Process | Addiction is Not a Moral Weakness
We are not bad people, we have a disease | Addiction philosophy | Information and
Education | The Serenity Prayer | Avoiding old People, Places, and Things
Relapse Triggers | Relapse Warning Signs | The 4 forms of Relapse
Mapping of High Risk Situations | Pharmacology | Family Systems
Defense Mechanisms | Relapse Prevention
Group Packages is also available to those who do not need detoxification, but want the benefit of being in a healthy group environment.
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Summary of Group Therapy Curriculum
Session A
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
Session B
Psycho-Educational and Process: role play / denial and effects of drugs and alcohol on body / pharmacology
Session C
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)
Session D
Psycho-Educational and Process: introduction to 12 Step philosophy / the role of individual therapy in early recovery / 12 Step information and education
Session E
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
Session F
Psycho-Educational and Process: avoiding old people, places, and things /relapse triggers / relapse warning signs, 4 forms of relapse / mapping of high risk situations
Session G
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
Session H
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
Session I
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
Session J
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 / patients are asked if they are able to integrate what they have learned
Session K
Psycho-Educational and Process: resentments - as outlined in the AA Big Book / importance of addressing resentments in recovery / Fear - "An Evil and Corroding Thread"
Session L
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
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