Comments on: The Role of Group Therapy in Chemical Dependency Treatment

By: rowens

rowens — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:13:08 +0000

I am in need of ideas and suggestion to make addiction group more motivational, also activities to make learning more appealing to group members

By: audrey F. carney

audrey F. carney — Mon, 31 May 2010 23:45:08 +0000

Happy Memorial Day!! Once again thinking the guys and gals for their bravery and honor in taking the challenge of losing their life to keep ours free and with voice.
May i please request assistance in hand-outs,quiz, and literature fo chemicl dependency forf group therapy . I will be recredenialing for the first time in january 2011 as a CASAC (Addiction Specialist) Mon.Anger management, Tues.-chemical dep., wed. life skills, thurs.-health and wellness,fri. relapse prev. and sat. principles of recovery. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thank-You Audrey F. Carney CASAC
*I don’t own a website.

By: Hayward Corker

Hayward Corker — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:39:12 +0000

I need information , ideals and suggestion on the steps to take to make my Group therapy most helpful and beneficial to the clients. I would like suggestion of medial aides, material handouts and more .

Thanks

By: Dylan

Dylan — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:03:59 +0000

Thanks, Megan. I read the SAMHSA website all the time. It’s definitely a great resource.

By: Megan

Megan — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:17:04 +0000

Her is a website with Great resources…offers free material and videos directly related to chemical dependency and group sessions.

http://www.samhsa.gov/shin/

By: Lea

Lea — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:11:03 +0000

I too would love some great and newer ideas for leading a substance abuse process group. Don’t see that anyone has responded yet to the other inquiries.
Thanks,
Lea

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:43:37 +0000

Hello! interning as an addiction counselor and would like to find an internet resource for group therapy exercises, specifically dealing with addiction related issues, such as denial and rationalizations. Can anyone offer some suggestions? It does not look like any elses questions have been answered yet, maybe because I am new to the site and am not sure how to navigate. Any advice?

By: gina holley

gina holley — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:52:14 +0000

I need guidance on how to facilitate a group therapy for alcohol and drug addiction. where can i get handouts and other literature on group exercises for adult men? And what is my role as a good and productive facilitater?

By: denise

denise — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:01:36 +0000

Sandy
Where, on the internet, can I get material for groups; such as hanouts and group excercises for Addiction and Recovery Group Therapy? I am trying to facilitate a group and need some guidance.

Thanks,
Denise

By: Sandy RIchardson

Sandy RIchardson — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:35:51 +0000

Irving Yalom, a seminal theorist in group therapy believed that one of the most powerful functions of the group is to help each member see the effect that they have on other people. Alcoholics and other addicts tend to have difficulty with interpersonal relationships. A well functioning group can act as a mirror in which members can see their own behavior and attitudes through the eyes of the group. The group members have an opportunity to decide if they like the effect they have on others, and if not they can choose to change it. Group therapy complements 12 Step meetings by allowing members to process their feelings and offer feedback to one another.