Description
Book SynopsisCreated to meet the unique needs of addiction professionals, this practical resource offers suggestions for effectively using activities in groups.
Table of ContentsPreface ix
Acknowledgments xiii
1 Introduction 1
Personal Reflections 1
Main Section Points 2
Overview 3
2 Philosophy and Practice of Group Work 11
Personal Reflections 11
Philosophy of Group Therapy 13
Types of Groups 14
Stages of Group Development 23
Stage 1 23
Stage 2 25
Stage 3 27
Stage 4 28
Group Leader Techniques 28
Specific Issues 32
Therapist Self-Care 35
Words to the Wise 38
Developing an Addictions Counseling Group 38
Handling Stage 2 Confrontations of the Leader 41
Addressing Specific Addiction Issues 42
Developing Group Member Awareness 43
References 45
3 Group Exercises 47
Icebreakers 49
Addiction Recovery 58
Family/Relationships/Culture 79
Family 80
Relationships 85
Culture 87
Feelings Exploration 88
Group Community Building 96
Self-Esteem 102
Recovery Skills: Communication/ Mindfulness/Problem Solving 105
Communication 105
Mindfulness 106
Problem Solving 107
Values 109
Openers 112
Opening Statements 112
General Opening Activities 112
Specific Opening Activities 113
Closers 115
Closing Statements 115
General Closing Activities 116
Specific Closing Activities 117
4 Resources 121
Readings 121
Workbooks/Exercises 122
Icebreaker Exercises 126
Websites 126
