Full Description
An expertly curated collection of effective group exercises for patients with addictions
In the newly revised second edition of Group Exercises for Substance Use Disorders Counseling, experienced addiction counselor, Geri Miller, delivers a practical collection of group therapy exercises for patients struggling with substance addictions. The author has drawn on over four decades of frontline experience treating addicted patients, as well as the latest research, evidence, and best practices, to curate a selection of group exercises that improve health outcomes among a wide variety of patient populations.
You'll find useful group exercises accompanied by easy-to-understand instructions in an intuitively organized format. These exercises assist patients in the development of self-awareness of harmful behaviors and patterns and realistic strategies they can apply immediately to help address them.
They also help patients identify stressors and triggers and offer techniques to avoid or resist them. Inside the book:
Practical group counseling exercises that work with patients from myriad backgrounds, including those belonging to especially vulnerable groups
Easy-to-follow instructions for clinical practitioners, counselors, social workers, and other professionals conducting group therapy for addiction
Complimentary PowerPoint resources to help educators in a classroom setting, as well as counselor supervisors conducting training
An essential and updated resource for mental health and addiction counselors, Group Exercises for Substance Use Disorders Counseling is an invaluable book for anyone involved in or studying substance abuse counseling and treatment.
Contents
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xv
About the Companion Website xix
1 Introduction 1
Personal Reflections 1
Yoga and 12-Step
Recovery 3
Music Therapy and SUD Treatment 4
Main Section Points 5
Overview 6
References 13
2 Philosophy and Practice of Group Work 15
Personal Reflections 15
Philosophy of Group Therapy 16
Types of Groups 18
Stages of Group Development 23
Stage 1: Initial Stage—Orientation and Exploration 25
Stage 1: "Forming" 26
Stage 1: "Birth/Trust" 26
Stage 2: Transition Stage—Dealing with Reluctance 28
Stage 2: "Storming" 30
Stage 2: "Adolescence/Conflict" 30
Stage 3: Working Stage—Cohesion and Productivity 32
Stage 3: "Norming/Performing" 33
Stage 3: "Adult/Trust" 33
Stage 4: Final Stage—Consolidation and Termination 36
Stage 4: "Adjourning" 36
Stage 4: "Death/Grief and Loss" 36
Group Leader Techniques 40
Specific Issues 42
Therapist Self-Care 45
Words to the Wise 47
Developing an SUD Counseling Group 48
Handling Stage 2 Confrontations of the Leader 49
Addressing Specific SUD Issues 50
Developing Group Member Awareness 51
References 51
3 Group Exercises 55
Personal Reflections 55
Icebreakers 60
In Person Only (Versions) 60
Introductions (In Person) 60
Online Adaptations of Icebreaker Introductions 63
Additional Exercises (In Person) 63
General Opening Group Exercises 64
In Person Only (Versions) 67
Verbal Exercise 67
Nonverbal Exercises 67
SUD Recovery 68
In Person Only 68
In Person/Online 75
Family/Relationships/Culture 84
Family 84
In Person Only (with Family Members) 84
In Person/Online 85
Relationships 87
In Person Only 87
In Person/Online 88
Culture 91
In Person Only 91
In Person/Online 91
Feelings Exploration 92
In Person Only 92
In Person/Online 93
Group Community Building 96
In Person Only 96
In Person/Online 98
Self-Esteem 101
In Person Only 101
In Person/Online 102
Recovery Skills: Communication/Mindfulness/Problem Solving 103
Communication 103
In Person/Online 103
Mindfulness 104
In Person Only 104
In Person/Online 104
Problem Solving 104
In Person Only 104
In Person/Online 105
Values 106
In Person/Online 106
Openers 107
Opening Statements 107
General Opening Activities 108
In Person Only 108
In Person/Online 108
Specific Opening Activities 108
In Person/Online 108
Closers 109
Closing Statements 109
In Person/Online 109
General Closing Activities 110
In Person 110
In Person/Online 110
Specific Closing Activities 111
In Person Only 111
In Person/Online 112
References 112
4 Resources 115
Current Favorites 115
Readings 115
Readings (Group) 115
Readings (Music) 117
Readings (SUD Care) 117
Readings (Transgender) 118
Readings (Yoga) 118
Workbooks/Exercises 118
Icebreaker Exercises 119
Group Therapy Focus 119
Individual Therapy Focus (can be adapted to groups) 119
Websites 119
General 119
Music Therapy 120
Transgender 120
Classic Favorites 122
Readings 122
Workbooks/Exercises 122
Icebreaker Exercises 124
